4.7 Recycling and Composting

The development of commercial recycling services has the potential to maximise the overall benefits and feasibility of the recycling and composting parts of the MSW BPEO, and will be encouraged wherever possible. Examples of integrated recycling schemes include:

• Office paper and cardboard recycling.

• Glass recycling from pubs and clubs.

• Composting of canteen, food processing, landscape gardening, agricultural wastes.

• Plastic, steel and aluminium container recycling.

• Oils, solvents and batteries.

• Ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

The collection of waste materials significantly impacts on the recycling options available. Separate collection by material type increases the recycling opportunities available. The ADG WSAG in partnership with other stakeholders, including Scottish Enterprise, all encourage the separation of waste materials at source.

Action 10
WSAG to develop recycling and composting programmes and events targeting stakeholder involvement for specific objectives.

Action 11
WSAG to monitor the AWP implementation in achieving the composting and recycling targets identified to meet landfill diversion.

Action 12
Current home composting initiatives to be encouraged as a means of gaining willing participation and possibly reducing the waste to be managed.