National Assessment of Civic Amenity Sites (NACAS)

The National Assessment of Civic Amenity Sites, NACAS, was the largest research project to have been carried out into Civic Amenity (CA) sites in the UK. The main focus of the research was the investigation of factors that affect CA site recycling rates. The report and toolkit offers best practice guidance on increasing recycling rates at CA sites and is widely regarded as the definitive guide to good CA site management practice. The project entailed detailed assessments of 130 CA sites and statistical analysis of factors affecting recycling rates and operational efficiency. The project was the overall winner of the Biffaward Awards in 2004 and an impact assessment for the project indicates that it has been responsible for the additional recycling of 1% of UK household waste (300,000 tonnes pa, base year 2004), due to CA site improvements implemented by local authorities and contractors through following the NACAS guidance.

You too can benefit from this research, simply click on the chapters listed below to download.

Alternatively, a pdf of the report in full available but is 8MB in size.

If you would like to receive a complete copy of the report via email, or would like further HWRC site assessment advice, please either email or call Eric Bridgwater on 0117 914 1272.