Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (c. 33)

Part 1 U.K. Waste

Chapter 1 U.K. Waste sent to landfills

Landfill targets U.K.

2 Non-target years U.K.

(1) The Secretary of State may by regulations specify the maximum amount by weight of biodegradable municipal waste allowed, in a scheme year that is not a target year, to be sent to landfills from—

(a) England;

(b) Scotland;

(c) Wales;

(d) Northern Ireland.

(2) The power under subsection (1)(b) is exercisable only with the agreement of the Scottish Ministers.

(3) The power under subsection (1)(c) is exercisable only with the agreement of the National Assembly for Wales.

(4) The power under subsection (1)(d) is exercisable only with the agreement of the Department of the Environment.

Commencement Information

I1 S. 2 in force at 20.4.2004 by S.I. 2004/1163, art. 2