Procuring and managing
All local authorities (LA) are responsible for managing waste. These web pages are for people whose duty is to procure, manage and monitor waste management services.
- About this guidance
- Specification and requirements of the contract/service
- Evaluation and selection of the contract/service
- Management of the contract / service
- Summary thoughts
- Waste and recycling management services – a message from Judith Hackitt
- The role of local authorities as clients - Event agenda and associated presentations
Supporting information
- Main dutyholder responsibilities under the HSW Act
- The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Standard Form of Waste Management Agreement
- HSE inspections of LA waste collection services 2005–2007
- Summary of health and safety issues in waste collection services
- Evaluating pre-qualification questionnaires and tender submissions
- Outline monitoring checklist based on an HSE example
Case studies
- Isle of Anglesey County Council and Verdant Group Plc
- Aylesbury Vale District Council and South Northamptonshire Council
- Bournemouth Borough Council
- Bridgend County Borough Council and Biffa
- Cornwall (formerly Carrick District) Council and Cory Environmental
- Cumbria County Council and Shanks Waste Management
- Devon County Council and Viridor Waste Management
- East Dunbartonshire Council
- Milton Keynes Council and Cory Environmental
- Somerset Waste Partnership and May Gurney CIC
- Somerset Waste Partnership and Viridor Waste Management
- South Gloucestershire Council and SITA UK Limited
- South Ribble Borough Council and Enterprise Plc
- The London Borough of Waltham Forest
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council and Biffa