Homes, public buildings and businesses generate approximately 7 million tons of waste each year.
We want to turn London’s waste into opportunity. It’s about reducing waste, increasing reuse and recycling, and turning what’s left over into low-carbon energy.
Our vision is clear.
London will become a zero waste city. By 2026, no biodegradable or recyclable waste will be sent to landfills, and by 2030, his 65% of London’s municipal waste will be recycled.
Current key initiatives include:
Our Waste Policy provides a clear outline of how we will deal with these and other issues.