A concept embodied in government guidance that states waste should generally be managed as near as possible to its place of production, because transporting waste itself has an environmental impact.
Requires that waste should be managed as near as possible to its place of production, reducing travel impacts.
The proximity principle advocates that waste should be disposed of (or otherwise managed) close to the point at which it is generated, thus aiming to achieve responsible self-sufficiency at a regional/or sub regional level. Where this is not possible priority should be given to transportation by rail or waterTorbay Council (2005) Municipal Waste Management Strategy for Torbay 2005-2006.