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In October 2023, [[DEFRA]] released their response to the consultation regarding the proposed improvements to household and business waste recycling in England - previously referred to as [[Consistency in | In October 2023, [[DEFRA]] released their response to the consultation regarding the proposed improvements to household and business waste recycling in England - previously referred to as [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]] but now termed [[Simpler Recycling]]<ref>https://www.gov.uk/government/news/simpler-recycling-collections-and-tougher-regulation-to-reform-waste-system</ref>. These reforms are proposed in parallel with the implementation of [[Extended Producer Responsibility]] for [[Packaging Waste|packaging waste]] and the implementation of a [[Deposit Return Scheme]] ([[DRS]]) in England, in conjunction with the devolved administrations. | ||
In Wales the implementation of workplace recycling commences from 6th April 2024<ref>https://www.gov.wales/workplace-recycling</ref> with a code of practice also available<ref>https://www.gov.wales/separate-collection-waste-materials-recycling-code-practice</ref>. | |||
==The New Requirements== | ==The New Requirements== | ||
* All [[local authorities]] in England must collect the same [ | * All [[Local Authority|local authorities]] in England must collect the same recyclable [[waste]] streams for [[recycling]] or [[composting]] from households and include [[paper & Card|paper and cardboard]], [[plastic]], [[metal]], [[glass]], [[food waste]] and [[Garden Waste|garden waste]]. | ||
* All non-household municipal premises in England (such as businesses, schools and hospitals that have waste of a similar nature to households) must make arrangements to have the same set of | * All non-household municipal premises in England (such as businesses, schools and hospitals that have waste of a similar nature to households) must make arrangements to have the same set of recyclable [[waste]] streams (with the exception of [[Garden Waste|garden waste]]) collected for [[recycling]] or [[composting]] and must present their [[waste]] in accordance with the arrangements. | ||
[[DEFRA]] have confirmed that the co-collection of [[dry recyclables]] can be undertaken as long as it does not ''significantly reduce their potential to be recycled''. | [[DEFRA]] have confirmed that the co-collection of [[Dry Recyclables|dry recyclables]] can be undertaken as long as it does not ''significantly reduce their potential to be recycled''. | ||
==Implementation Dates== | ==Implementation Dates== | ||
* '''By 31st March 2025''' | * '''By 31st March 2025''' | ||
** Collection of [[dry | ** Collection of [[Dry Recyclables|dry recyclables]] from businesses and non-domestic premises | ||
** Collection of [[food waste]] from businesses and non-domestic premises (excluding micro-firms) | ** Collection of [[food waste]] from businesses and non-domestic premises (excluding micro-firms) | ||
* '''By 31st March 2026''' | * '''By 31st March 2026''' | ||
** Collection of [[dry | ** Collection of [[Dry Recyclables|dry recyclables]] from households (by the end of the year in which [[EPR]] for [[Packaging Waste|packaging waste]] commences) | ||
** Collection of [[food waste]] from households | ** Collection of [[food waste]] from households | ||
** New requirements for [[garden waste]] collections from households ([[local authorities]] can continue to charge for collection if they chose, but if co-collected with [[food waste]] it must be collected free of charge) | ** New requirements for [[Garden Waste|garden waste]] collections from households ([[Local Authority|local authorities]] can continue to charge for collection if they chose, but if co-collected with [[food waste]] it must be collected free of charge) | ||
** New requirements for minimum collections of [[residual waste]] from households (currently specified at | ** New requirements for minimum collections of [[residual waste]] from households (currently specified in the proposals at no less than fortnightly) | ||
* '''By 31st March 2027''' | * '''By 31st March 2027''' | ||
** Inclusion of micro-firms in the scheme | ** Inclusion of micro-firms in the scheme | ||
** Addition of [[plastic film]] from households, businesses and micro-firms | ** Addition of [[Plastic|plastic film]] from households, businesses and micro-firms | ||
There are potential transitional arrangements for [[local authorities]] that have long term contracts that are a barrier to implementation. | There are potential transitional arrangements for [[Local Authority|local authorities]] that have long term contracts that are a barrier to implementation. | ||
==Historical | ==Historical Context== | ||
The first stage consultation on [[Consistency in | The first stage consultation on [[Consistency in Recycling Collections in England]] completed in May 2019, with a second stage commencing in May 2021 for completion by July 2021. It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by the end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic this was delayed, and due to other unpublished factors was further delayed until October 2023, having been 're-branded' [[Simpler Recycling]] in September 2023. | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:56, 11 March 2024
In October 2023, DEFRA released their response to the consultation regarding the proposed improvements to household and business waste recycling in England - previously referred to as Consistency in Recycling Collections in England but now termed Simpler Recycling[1]. These reforms are proposed in parallel with the implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging waste and the implementation of a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in England, in conjunction with the devolved administrations.
In Wales the implementation of workplace recycling commences from 6th April 2024[2] with a code of practice also available[3].
The New Requirements
- All local authorities in England must collect the same recyclable waste streams for recycling or composting from households and include paper and cardboard, plastic, metal, glass, food waste and garden waste.
- All non-household municipal premises in England (such as businesses, schools and hospitals that have waste of a similar nature to households) must make arrangements to have the same set of recyclable waste streams (with the exception of garden waste) collected for recycling or composting and must present their waste in accordance with the arrangements.
DEFRA have confirmed that the co-collection of dry recyclables can be undertaken as long as it does not significantly reduce their potential to be recycled.
Implementation Dates
- By 31st March 2025
- Collection of dry recyclables from businesses and non-domestic premises
- Collection of food waste from businesses and non-domestic premises (excluding micro-firms)
- By 31st March 2026
- Collection of dry recyclables from households (by the end of the year in which EPR for packaging waste commences)
- Collection of food waste from households
- New requirements for garden waste collections from households (local authorities can continue to charge for collection if they chose, but if co-collected with food waste it must be collected free of charge)
- New requirements for minimum collections of residual waste from households (currently specified in the proposals at no less than fortnightly)
- By 31st March 2027
- Inclusion of micro-firms in the scheme
- Addition of plastic film from households, businesses and micro-firms
There are potential transitional arrangements for local authorities that have long term contracts that are a barrier to implementation.
Historical Context
The first stage consultation on Consistency in Recycling Collections in England completed in May 2019, with a second stage commencing in May 2021 for completion by July 2021. It was initially believed the government would publish its responses to the consultations by the end of October 2021, however due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic this was delayed, and due to other unpublished factors was further delayed until October 2023, having been 're-branded' Simpler Recycling in September 2023.