Calculation of total costs of waste management in the East Midlands Region

Indicative current costs of waste management based on inputs to licensed waste management facilities 2000/01 (see technical report table 3.3) and unit costs of waste management (see technical report table 6.4/6.5) (updated where appropriate)

Notes:
1. Assumes no split of inert/non-inert for C&I wastes
2. MSW recycling/composting unit price is based on combined average price of processing at MRF and MSW Composting
3. No allowance has been made for materials processed through CA sites or transfer facilities
4.Treatment price for C&I assumed to be higher as likely to be special/hazardous wastes
5. No allowance made for re-use or income from recyclables
6. All Inert waste treatment assumed to be £5/tonne except disposal at £15/tonne
For other assumptions/notes please refer to the technical report tables 3.3, 6.4 and 6.5

Indicative costs of controlled waste management at 2020 based on waste arisings assuming achievement of RWS targets, and Technical Report unit costs (see technical report table 6.4/6.5)

Notes:
1. Assumes no split of inert/non-inert for C&I wastes
2. MSW recycling/composting unit price is based on combined average price of processing at MRF and MSW Composting
3. C&I unit price assumed to be the same as for MSW
4. No allowance has been made for materials processed through CA sites or transfer facilities
5. Landfill Diversion price for assumed to be as per MSW
6. Re-use of C&D assumed to be as per C&D recycling
7. All Inert waste treatment assumed to be £5/tonne except disposal at £15/tonne
8. No allowance made for income gained from sale of recyclables
9. Non-inert landfill costs have been increased by £35/tonne to reflect predicted increase in landfill tax.
10. No allowance has been made for inflation
For other assumptions/notes please refer to the technical report tables 4.9, 6.4 and 6.5

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