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Progress made in 2014 on some key government-led actions to reduce the amount of waste produced in England.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Seeking evidence about the refuse-derived fuel market.
We’re asking for views on proposals for a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee methodology.
This document sets out the government's detailed waste planning policies.
This consultation sets out proposals which would allow the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) an additional means to manage small quantities of overseas origin oxide fuels already in the UK.
This consultation paper sets out our joint proposals for a strategy for Naturally Occurring Radioactive Materials (NORM) waste in the UK.
Consultation on potential amendments to the site selection process for a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF).
This white paper sets out a renewed process for siting a Geological Disposal Facility for the long-term management of higher activity radioactive waste.
Seeking views and evidence on key aspects of how a carrier bag charge in England will work.
Seeking views on providing greater flexibility around the use of Waste Transfer Notes and minor amendments to waste carrier legislation in England and Wales.
Seeking evidence on how councils currently control the distribution of free literature (eg leaflets and flyers).
Seeking views on charges for work in monitoring and enforcing standards in material recovery facilities and to fund the Definition of Waste Panel.
This seeks views on the proposed Transfrontier Shipment of Waste (Amendment) Regulations 2013 which would amend the 2007 Regulations.
Proposals to amend the recycling targets for glass packaging contained in the Packaging Regulations.
Seeking views on how government, individuals and organisations can help to reduce waste.
This consultation seeks your views on draft Materials Recovery Facilities (MRF) Regulations.
Seeking views on whether the plan alongside existing policy fulfills the obligations of Article 28 of the Waste Framework Directive in England.
This plan provides an analysis on waste management in England, bringing current and planned waste management policies together in one place.
This sets out the evidence we have, priorities, barriers, opportunities and ongoing action, and invites views and information to help inform the Programme.
This consultation seeks your views on our proposals to amend the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2010.
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