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Domestic Waste: Waste Disposal

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 20 September 2024UIN 5225

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to limit the number of bins into which councils require householders to separate their rubbish.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Government is committed to delivering the Collection and Packaging Reforms to the announced timelines, including the Simpler Recycling policy in England, subject to spending review outcomes. Ministers are reviewing final policy positions relating to Simpler Recycling; we hope to provide further certainty and clarity to stakeholders as soon as possible.

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