The LGA is calling for the EU to take a fresh look at the balance of responsibilities across the lifecycle of waste.
Regulations and responsibilities are currently heavily weighted towards local authorities and their role in collecting and disposing of waste materials. Developing a circular economy is an opportunity to create a better balance by designing out waste, and adopting the "polluter pays" principle so that those who create waste make a contribution to the cost of dealing with it.
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