Concerns about volumes of waste generated, long term resource depletion and the environmental impact of waste has led to legislation and fiscal measures to control waste. Local Authorities (LAs) have had to rethink household waste management to focus more on prevention, reuse and recycling. The revised Waste Framework Directive, 2008 aimed to ensure reuse and recycling reached levels of at least 50% of waste materials (paper, metal, plastic, glass and biodegradable waste) from households by 2020. In the UK Local Authorities (LA) have the responsibility for household waste management and the policies for reuse and recycling.