Paragraph 4 Principles of self-sufficiency and proximityF1

To establish an integrated and adequate network of waste disposal installations and of installations for the recovery of mixed municipal waste collected from private households, including where such collection also covers such waste from other producersF2....

F3The network must be designed so as to enable the United Kingdom as a whole to F4move towards the aim of becoming self-sufficient in waste disposal as well as in the recovery of mixed municipal waste collected from private households taking into account geographical circumstances or the need for specialised installations for certain types of waste.

The network must enable waste to be disposed of, or mixed municipal waste collected from private households for recovery to be recovered, in one of the nearest appropriate installations and by means of the most appropriate methods and technologies, so as to ensure a high level of protection for the environment and human health.

This paragraph does not require that the full range of final recovery facilities is located in Northern Ireland.