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[1]
- Specification and requirements of the contract/service[2]
- Evaluation and selection of the contract/service[3]
- Management of the contract / service[4]
- Summary thoughts[5]
- Waste and recycling management services – a message from Judith Hackitt[6]
- The role of local authorities as clients - Event agenda and associated presentations[7]
Supporting information
- Main dutyholder responsibilities under the HSW Act[8]
- The Chartered Institution of Wastes Management Standard Form of Waste Management Agreement[9]
- HSE inspections of LA waste collection services 2005–2007[10]
- Summary of health and safety issues in waste collection services[11]
- Evaluating pre-qualification questionnaires and tender submissions[12]
- Outline monitoring checklist based on an HSE example[13]
Case studies
- Isle of Anglesey County Council and Verdant Group Plc[14]
- Aylesbury Vale District Council and South Northamptonshire Council[15]
- Bournemouth Borough Council[16]
- Bridgend County Borough Council and Biffa[17]
- Cornwall (formerly Carrick District) Council and Cory Environmental[18]
- Cumbria County Council and Shanks Waste Management[19]
- Devon County Council and Viridor Waste Management[20]
- East Dunbartonshire Council[21]
- Milton Keynes Council and Cory Environmental[22]
- Somerset Waste Partnership and May Gurney CIC[23]
- Somerset Waste Partnership and Viridor Waste Management[24]
- South Gloucestershire Council and SITA UK Limited[25]
- South Ribble Borough Council and Enterprise Plc[26]
- The London Borough of Waltham Forest[27]
- Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council and Biffa[28]