9. Waste Management Planning in Wales

What is the Waste Hierarchy?

A framework that ranks waste management practices from most to least desirable.

What does the National Waste Strategy for Wales aim for?

To achieve zero waste by 2050.

What are the core functions of the North Wales Minerals and Waste Shared Planning Service?

Enforcement investigations, pre-application advice, planning applications, and policy input.

What does the term 'Anaerobic Digestion' refer to?

A waste management process that breaks down organic material without oxygen to produce energy.

What is the capacity of Biogen's Waen AD Facility?

It can process up to 22,500 tonnes of food waste annually.

What is the role of Materials Recycling Facilities (MRF) in waste management?

To sort and prepare waste for recycling.

What is the significance of the 'Energy from Waste' concept?

It is a method of waste management that converts waste into usable energy. biomass

What is the bottom of the Waste Hierarchy?

Landfill/Disposal.

What challenges does Enovert's Hafod Landfill face?

Issues of odour, vermin, negative press coverage, and community concerns.

What is the purpose of the Circular Economy in waste management?

To make the best use of resources and reduce unnecessary waste.

What is the aim of Flintshire's Resource and Waste Strategy?

To improve household waste recycling rates.

What is a key strategy to improve waste segregation in households?

Educating residents, potentially starting in schools.

What is the role of the Welsh Government in waste management?

To oversee planning matters as a devolved responsibility.

What is the significance of the Strategic Needs Assessment for energy from waste facilities?

It assesses the need for energy from waste facilities over 10MW.

What is the function of a Community Liaison Committee in waste management?

To address community concerns and improve relations regarding waste facilities.

What is the importance of the Waste Planning Assessment?

To evaluate the impact of waste management proposals on the environment.

What is one of the discretionary services offered by the North Wales Planning Service?

Renewable energy projects and Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.

What does the term 'decommissioning of Nuclear Power Plant' refer to?

The process of safely closing and dismantling a nuclear power facility.

What is the purpose of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011?

To provide a legal framework for waste management practices.

What was Hannah Parish's first job in the field of planning?

Working at Cheshire County Council in 2003.

What is the significance of the 70% recycling target for 2025?

It is a goal set by the Welsh Government to improve waste management practices.

What does the term 'recover' mean in the context of the Waste Hierarchy?

To divert waste from landfill through recycling or energy recovery.