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LGA raises the alarm over landfill targets


1 June 2004, source LAWR

Concern is growing over landfill policy in the UK as the July deadline for the implementation of the Landfill Directive fast approaches. Latest to raise the alarm is the Local Government Association, Focussing on Government landfill targets set to be introduced next year the LGA says that they could could "drain millions of pounds from council budgets - leaving town halls with a difficult choice between slashing services or passing costs on to council tax payers." LAWE reports on the LGA's view as part of a special feature on landfill Management
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