While we don't know exactly how or where the impending spending cuts will bite – or whether any ring-fencing will remain – waste and recycling is likely to be one of the frontline services to come under increasing pressure.
As waste and environmental service managers prepare for their annual conference next week, against a backdrop of budget cuts and rising landfill costs, Steve Lee looks at the options for the sector - which could include reducing weekly collections
While we don't know exactly how or where the impending spending cuts will bite – or whether any ring-fencing will remain – waste and recycling is likely to be one of the frontline services to come under increasing pressure.