Consultation outcome

Simpler recycling in England: additional policies

From:
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
21 October 2023
Last updated
9 May 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

This consultation has concluded

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Summary of responses and government response

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Detail of outcome

We received 146 responses to this consultation. 

In response to the feedback received, we will make the following changes to the simpler recycling policy. We will:

  • include the proposed additional relevant non-domestic premises in upcoming regulations in 2024, subject to the parliamentary process

  • include an additional question to record which recyclable waste streams have been co-mingled in the planned digital waste tracking service

Original consultation

Summary

Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.

This consultation was held on another website.

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Consultation description

We want to know what you think about 2 proposed policies that will support the delivery of simpler recycling in England.

These proposed policies relate to:

  • an expansion of the list of relevant non-domestic premises that will need to comply with new requirements for simpler recycling
  • additional information that waste collectors will need to record in the digital waste tracking service
Published 21 October 2023
Last updated 9 May 2024 + show all updates

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