4.9 Recycling Market Development

A key aspect of the MSW BPEO is the development of sufficient local waste reprocessing capacity, especially for glass. Developing the local market for the secondary materials – e.g. aggregate replacements, filtration media – may require partnerships with non-MSW producing sectors.

Any successful commercial recycling enterprises in the Western Isles should be based on a highly specified, quality product for which there is adequate local demand. This requires extensive product development and market research.