Stevenage Borough Council is committed to supporting residents to reduce the amount of waste they produce, encouraging waste prevention, reuse of materials, and increased recycling. This approach helps minimise environmental impact while ensuring the council meets its legal obligations to divert biodegradable waste away from landfill.

This document supports the Hertfordshire Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy and reflects its core principle: reducing waste is preferable to recycling, and recycling is better than disposal. It sets out how waste and recycling services in Stevenage are delivered and explains how residents can use these services effectively.