The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs is reforming England's waste management system through multiple initiatives including digital waste tracking, waste crime enforcement, plastic wet wipes regulation, and near-elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill by 2028. The policy encompasses exemptions reform and is being implemented through regulations and consultation processes. Current status involves draft statutory instruments and calls for evidence on biodegradable waste targets.
Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England.
Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England.
Draft version of the statutory instrument (SI) to ban wet wipes containing plastic in England.
Defra and the Welsh government’s approach to tackling abuse of the waste exemptions system.
A joint policy statement from Defra, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and DAERA in Northern Ireland on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging
In response to: Near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The WEEE Regulations establish …
The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The WEEE Regulations establish …
The UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2013 establish a system in which producers of equipment are required to finance the cost of collection, treatment, recovery and recycling of WEEE arising from private households. The WEEE Regulations establish …
Seeking views on options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England.
A consultation on the draft regulations for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging across the UK.
In response to: Waste prevention programme for England: Maximising Resources, Minimising Waste
The cross-departmental plan to maximise resources and minimise waste in England.
A consultation on the draft regulations for extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging across the UK.
Seeking views on our plans for the revised waste prevention programme for England.
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges and action is urgently needed. In 2019 we became the first major economy to set a legally binding target to achieve net zero by 2050. In 2021 the UK government published …
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
Climate change is one of the greatest global challenges and action is urgently needed. In 2019 we became the first major economy to set a legally binding target to achieve net zero by 2050. In 2021 the UK government published …
Seeking views on if we should set a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2022 and how this should be managed.
Seeking views on if we should set a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2022 and how this should be managed.
Seeking views on if we should set a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2022 and how this should be managed.
Seeking views on if we should set a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee for 2022 and how this should be managed.
Seeking views on options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England.
Seeking views on different options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England.
These reports set out what progress has been made on the actions identified in the government’s litter strategy published in 2017.
These reports set out what progress has been made on the actions identified in the government’s litter strategy published in 2017.
Seeking views on a proposal from WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) to continue operation of the existing PBS with some detailed modifications.
Seeking views on a proposal from WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) to continue operation of the existing PBS with some detailed modifications.
Seeking views on options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England.
Seeking views on different options to improve food waste reporting by large food businesses in England.
Seeking views on a proposal from WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) to continue operation of the existing PBS with some detailed modifications.
Seeking views on a proposal from WEEE Scheme Forum (WSF) to continue operation of the existing PBS with some detailed modifications.
The current carriers, brokers and dealers (“CBD”) regime [1] requires any person or business that transports waste, buys and sells waste, or arranges the transportation of waste in England to be registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier, …
Over 200 million tonnes of waste is produced in the UK each year [1] but there is currently no single or comprehensive way of tracking it, with legislation relating to the transport, management and description of waste being introduced separately …
The current carriers, brokers and dealers (“CBD”) regime [1] requires any person or business that transports waste, buys and sells waste, or arranges the transportation of waste in England to be registered with the Environment Agency as a waste carrier, …
Over 200 million tonnes of waste is produced in the UK each year [1] but there is currently no single or comprehensive way of tracking it, with legislation relating to the transport, management and description of waste being introduced separately …
This plan sets out government policy on shipments of waste for disposal to and from the UK.
Seeking views on our plans for the revised waste prevention programme for England.
We are consulting on a new Waste Prevention Programme for England: Towards a Resource Efficient Economy that sets out priorities for action to manage our resources and waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy - which means preventing waste by …
Seeking views on our plans for the revised waste prevention programme for England.
We are consulting on a new Waste Prevention Programme for England: Towards a Resource Efficient Economy that sets out priorities for action to manage our resources and waste in accordance with the waste hierarchy - which means preventing waste by …
The UK Plan for Shipments of Waste implements the UK government policy of self-sufficiency in waste disposal, by prohibiting imports and exports of waste to and from the UK for disposal. This policy is subject to some limited exceptions which …
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2020. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
This plan provides an analysis of waste management in England.
Seeking views on the updated waste management plan for England.
In response to: UK Pollutant Release and Transfer Register: national implementation report 2021
Seeking views on our draft UK PRTR national implementation report 2021.
The UK Plan for Shipments of Waste implements the UK government policy of self-sufficiency in waste disposal, by prohibiting imports and exports of waste to and from the UK for disposal. This policy is subject to some limited exceptions which …
Seeking views on our draft UK PRTR national implementation report 2021.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2020. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
Seeking views on the updated waste management plan for England.
We are seeking views on a revised draft Waste Management Plan for England (the Plan). Under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 the Government is required to review the Plan every 6 years. The content of the Plan is …
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2020. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
Seeking views on our draft UK PRTR national implementation report 2021.
Seeking views on the updated waste management plan for England.
We are seeking views on a revised draft Waste Management Plan for England (the Plan). Under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 the Government is required to review the Plan every 6 years. The content of the Plan is …
Sets out the key changes which will be made in implementing the Circular Economy Package (CEP).
The programme sets out the roles and actions for government and others to reduce the amount of waste produced in England.
Seeking views on two proposals for managing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System (PBS).
Seeking views on two proposals for managing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System (PBS).
Seeking views on reforming the UK regulations on producer responsibility for packaging waste.
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.
Seeking views on reforming the UK regulations on producer responsibility for packaging waste.
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.
Seeking views on two proposals for managing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System (PBS).
Seeking views on two proposals for managing the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Producer Compliance Scheme (PCS) Balancing System (PBS).
Seeking views on reforming the UK regulations on producer responsibility for packaging waste.
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.
Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law.
Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law.
This strategy sets out how we will preserve material resources by minimising waste, promoting resource efficiency and moving towards a circular economy in England.
Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law.
Seeking views on the updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.
Seeking views on updating the RoHS regulations to bring the amended EU directive 2017/2102 into UK law.
Seeking views on the updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2016. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
This strategy explains how the government will work with groups and businesses to reduce litter.
Seeking views on the updated guidance for householders and new guidance for local authorities on meeting and enforcing the duty of care for waste.
Review of The Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations 2007 after 5 years.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2016. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
Seeking views on whether we should set a compliance fee for 2016. We also want your views on two proposals for managing this year’s fee.
Seeking views on whether the revised code of practice explains the legal duty of care obligations clearly.
The UK government’s response to three Commission consultations on the Circular Economy, barriers to waste markets and changes to waste laws.
Seeking views on whether the revised code of practice explains the legal duty of care obligations clearly.
Seeking views on whether the revised code of practice explains the legal duty of care obligations clearly.
How the government is working towards a zero waste economy by supporting the reduction, reuse and recycling of waste, and controlling hazardous waste.