Policy paper

The economics of waste and waste policy

This paper sets out the key principles for public policy interventions in waste.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 14 June 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

The Economics of Waste and Waste Policy

Ref: PB13548

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Details

Waste is part of the economy - it is a by-product of economic activity, by businesses, government and households. Waste is also an input to economic activity - whether through material or energy recovery.

The management of that waste  has economic implications - for productivity, government expenditure, and, of course, the environment.

Further information

• Waste and recycling

Published 14 June 2011