In 2002 six local authorities, including Galway City Council adopted the Connaught Regional Waste Management Plan 1999-2004 (CRWMP).
The current plan proposes an integrated approach to waste management based on the following:
This approach is based on the E.U. and National Waste Hierarchy with gives priority to reuse and recycling.
This plan is currently under review and a draft plan for 2005-2010 can be viewed at www.connaughtwaste.ie