We run a joint waste service on behalf of Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough residents. The activities we carry out are guided by our joint waste business plan. We update the plan every year.
Our vision is to deliver simple, sustainable and efficient statutory waste collection services to approximately 80,000 households across Lichfield District and Tamworth Borough, supporting both districts in achieving higher recycling rates, reducing residual waste, and promoting a circular economy by 2030.
We want to:
Simplify recycling for residents
- Make recycling easier and more accessible for households.
- Address common barriers to participation and confusion.
Drive up recycling rates
- Aim to achieve a recycling rate of 50% by 2026/27 and 65% by 2035.
- Reduce tonnage of black bin waste in line with Staffordshire wide targets.
- Introduce food waste and plastic film recycling.
- Reduce contamination rates in recyclable materials.
Enhance efficiency and reduce costs
- Optimise collection routes costs and fuel usage.
- Maximise the use of technology and data-driven decision-making.
- Ensure the service is financially efficient.
Support environmental sustainability
- Align with government waste reduction targets and carbon neutrality goals.
- Encourage waste prevention and reuse initiatives across the partnership area.
Our long-term vision is to:
- Achieve 65% recycling rate
- Roll out new waste services and increase the range of recyclable materials collected.
- Regularly review and update educational materials to reflect changes in recycling streams and regulations.
- Work with partners to deliver efficient waste infrastructure across Staffordshire.
- Work with Staffordshire authorities to ensure the partnership and local communities can benefit from an efficient waste infrastructure.
- Develop a greener fleet and service.
- Introduce greener fuels and technologies into the waste fleet and service by 2035 to align with local and national carbon neutrality targets.
- Demonstrate circular economy leadership.
- Position the joint waste service as a leader in waste management innovation by sharing good practice and hosting pilot programs for emerging approaches.
Download our joint waste business plan to find out more.