It is not intended to provide a comprehensive review of all European, UK and Northern Ireland waste management legislation, but will focus on the most significant elements that are likely to affect strategic planning in the North West Region Waste Management Area.

It is vital that legislative and policy issues are considered carefully when local authorities are evaluating strategic waste management options as the fulfilment of statutory and non-statutory requirements will represent an important consideration in the decision making process. Decisions concerning statutory and non-statutory requirements will impact on the scope, duration, flexibility and costs of future contracts for waste management.


Council Quantity (tonnes)
Ballymoney 13,739
Coleraine 31,123
Derry 48,850
Limavady 14,527
Maghaerfelt 18,741
Moyle 8,866
Strabane 16,584
Total 152,431