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Key recommendations for waste management policy decision-makers: a case study of future opportunities for non-municipal waste facilities in Northamptonshire, UK

Bates, M. P., Phillips, P. S., Mbeng, L. O., Montasser, W., Nwigwe, A. and Forster, A. (2008) Key recommendations for waste management policy decision-makers: a case study of future opportunities for non-municipal waste facilities in Northamptonshire, UK. Resources Conservation and Recycling. 52(6), pp. 909-930. 0921-3449.

Item Type: Article
Abstract: This research identifies the barriers (e.g. planning) and drivers for the development of new non-municipal wastes management facilities in Northamptonshire, an English County in the East Midlands of England. The aim of the research was to give guidance to policy makers and planners at all levels so as to enable them to make informed decisions for the selection of sites for new facilities. This is key within England as public opposition to the siting of new facilities has meant that political decision-makers often fail to take a clear stand and follow sound scientific and technical advice. England therefore has a major problem in siting of new facilities to enable them to meet European-led targets by 2010. Key recommendations are given as to how decision-makers can move forward by carefully selecting sites well in advance of planning applications and so avoid the public opposition that often occurs
Uncontrolled Keywords: Waste management opportunities; Non-municipal facilities; Siting; Decision-making
Subjects: T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD896 Industrial and factory wastes
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE170 Environmental policy
T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD1020 Hazardous substances and their disposal
Creators: Bates, Margaret P, Phillips, Paul S, Mbeng, Lawrence O, Montasser, Waleed, Nwigwe, Anthony and Forster, Alban
Funders or Sponsors: SITA Trust
Publisher: Elsevier
Northamptonshire and East Midlands: Environment
Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > Centre for Research into Sustainable Wastes Management
University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > Research Centre > China and Emerging Economies Centre
Research Centres > China and Emerging Economies Centre

Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science
Research Centres > Environment Research Group
Date: April 2008
Date Type: Publication
Page Range: pp. 909-930
Journal or Publication Title: Resources Conservation and Recycling
Volume: 52
Number: 6
Language: English
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.resconrec.2008.01.001
ISSN: 0921-3449
Status: Published / Disseminated
Refereed: Yes
URI: http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/1714

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