§ Harry CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what steps her Department has taken to monitor the safety of waste disposed of by London Waste; and if she will make a statement on the toxicity of this waste. [9248]
§ Mr. MeacherLondon Waste produces two ash streams from the Edmonton incinerator: bottom ash which is not classified as hazardous and air pollution control918W (APC) residues which are classified as hazardous and are disposed of separately and safely to appropriately licensed landfill sites.
The Environment Agency is responsible for the regulation of waste disposal operations, including those undertaken by London Waste, in order to safeguard human health and protect the environment.
As a result of recent concerns about the use of ash from the Edmonton incinerator, the Environment Agency is carrying out a thorough investigation into the destinations of ash from all municipal waste incinerators, the environmental implications of its use and what steps may be needed in the light of these findings. The results of the Environment Agency's investigations will be made public.