1. Could I kindly request the latest statistics on inert and non-hazardous waste generated in your jurisdictions?
Devon (t) | 2021/22 |
Inert waste | 3,618 |
Non hazardous waste | 376,882 |
(t) stands for tonnes.
Please note: the above table excludes Hazardous Waste.
2. I would like information on the amount of inert and non-hazardous waste that is going to landfill and how much of the waste is going to waste transfer stations for processing?
Devon (t) | Transfer Station | Landfill |
Inert waste | 3,618 | 0 |
Non hazardous waste | 359,876 | 17,006 |
Note: Transfer station (processing) includes direct delivery to re-processors (recycling) and disposal via Energy from Waste (EfW) facilities (disposal).
(t) stands for tonnes.
3. How much of the material that is sent to waste transfer station is sold as Aggregate, and how much is disposed of which cannot be recovered?
Recycled | Disposed | |
Aggregate | 3,618 | 0 |
Please note that all of these figures are for Devon’s Local Authority Collected Waste. Devon County Council is not responsible for commercial waste. For a broader picture it is best to contact the Environment Agency or commercial landfill sites.