Councils across west London are aiming to reduce the amount being sent to landfill. By supporting residents and businesses, the councils plan to cut down on waste and increase recycling with a waste plan across six boroughs.

The plan will outline how to tackle waste through the planning process and allow recycling of household waste to reach the set target. The target for household waste aims to reach at least 60% by 2031 and for business waste, the targets are even higher with an expectation that recycling will reach over 70% by 2020.

The plan will take in consideration the management of all the waste, and will ensure there are enough sites to manage the waste produced in west London. Some household wastes will continue to be sent outside of the area, this will ensure same amount could be managed inside the area and communities and businesses of west London are taking full responsibility for the waste they produce.

The plan was set after a large consultation, which involved taking on board the views of businesses and local residents. The efforts of the local residents and businesses will result in less landfill and more recycling of waste.

Contributing £32.8bn in 2011 and being a major contributor to the national economy, West London’s waste plan will ensures it is served by an effective integrated network of waste management facilities well into the future.