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Domestic Waste: Waste Disposal

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled Answered 3 March 2025UIN 32581

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance he has issued on using Community Protection Notices for household waste receptacles.

Answered by Mary Creagh

The Home Office, who administer the legislation for Community Protection Notices, have issued guidance on their use. This is available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6422a19b60a35e00120cae63/2023_Update_ASB_Statutory_Guidance_-_FINAL__1_.pdf.

Defra has issued guidance on using fixed penalties notices under section 46A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for household waste receptacle offences. This is available at:

Household waste bins: when and how councils may issue fixed penalties - GOV.UK

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