Part IX Environmental functions

Waste

356AF1London Waste and Recycling Board

1

There shall be a body known as the London Waste and Recycling Board (referred to in this section and section 356B as “the Board”).

2

The objectives of the Board are to promote and encourage, so far as relating to Greater London,—

a

the production of less waste;

b

an increase in the proportion of waste that is re-used or recycled;

c

the use of methods of collection, treatment and disposal of waste which are more beneficial to the environment.

3

For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Board may provide financial assistance to any person towards or for the purposes of—

a

the provision of facilities for or in connection with the collection, treatment or disposal of waste produced in Greater London;

b

conducting research into new technologies or techniques for the collection, treatment or disposal of waste;

c

securing, or assisting in securing, the performance of any function of a London borough council or the Common Council relating to waste.

4

For the purpose of achieving its objectives, the Board may provide advice on such matters as it thinks fit to any of the following—

a

the Mayor;

b

any London borough council;

c

the Common Council;

d

such other persons as the Board thinks fit.

5

In carrying out its functions under this section, the Board must—

a

act in accordance with the F2provisions of the London Environment Strategy dealing with municipal waste management;

b

act in general conformity with the spatial development strategy so far as relating to the collection, treatment and disposal of waste.

6

The Board may do anything that it thinks will facilitate, or is incidental or conducive to, the carrying out of its functions under subsections (2) to (4) above.

7

The Board does not have the power to borrow money.

8

The Secretary of State may issue to the Board guidance as to the exercise of its functions.

9

The Board shall have regard to any guidance issued under subsection (8) above.

10

Any reference in this section to the collection, treatment or disposal of waste includes a reference to the transport of waste for or in connection with that purpose.