Read how the Kent Joint Municipal Waste Management Strategy (PDF, 8.0 MB) sets out how the Kent Resource Partnership (KRP) intends to manage its household waste.

June 2026 update: This strategy has been endorsed by us (KCC) and 8 of the 12 district and corough councils.

The following are due to present the strategy to elected Members for endorsement over the summer or early autumn:

  • Dover District Council
  • Folkestone and Hythe District Council
  • Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
  • Tunbridge Wells Borough Council.

Operating framework

How we run is set out in the Kent Resource Partnership Operating Framework (PDF, 257.5 KB).

Where our waste and recycling goes

It is important you know where your rubbish and recycling ends up, we publish our data and report so you can see how we work. Find out where your waste and recycling goes.

Annual reports

Email krp@kent.gov.uk to view annual reports from more than 5 years ago.