Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

At present arc21's region accounts for 54% of all Northern Ireland's municipal waste, 518,000 tonnes per annum.

While recycling rates have jumped to over 39% from just 7.5% in 2000, our aim is to recycle and compost at least 50% of all waste.

WELCOME TO arc21

arc21 is the umbrella waste management group for 11 councils in the east of Northern Ireland. Our innovative and collaborative approach is helping meet the waste and environmental challenges facing us all both now and in the future.

arc21's aim is to encourage households and businesses to 'Reduce, Re-use and Recycle' as much as possible, and deliver new waste infrastructure facilities to manage our waste efficiently and in an environmentally-friendly manner.

News Headlines

	Remaining Bidder Unveils Proposed Infrastructure To Public Consultation The remaining participant in the ongoing arc21 procurement for residual waste treatment, the Becon consortium led by E.On Energy from Waste, today (12th March 2013) announced their infrastructure proposals.
	Alex Attwood Reaffirms Support for Energy from Waste The Environment Minister, Alex Attwood, in a press release on the 21 December 2012, took the opportunity to again clarify his support for Energy from Waste.
	arc21 Unanimously Elect Chairperson and Deputy Chairman for 2012/13 arc21 Joint Committee elected its Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson for 2012/13 at its 101st meeting in Larne on 27th September 2012.