Near elimination of biodegradable waste to landfill
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- Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
- Published
- 26 May 2023
- Last updated
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Applies to England
Detail of outcome
We
This outcome does not set out new government policy or commitments but does indicate some of what Defra intends to explore through a consultation.
On reflection of the responses received Defra intend to explore:
- expanding the list of separately collected wastes that are
analysingprohibited yourfrom feedback
Visitdisposal thisat pagelandfill again(or soonincineration) without some form of treatment process to downloadinclude all 5 Climate Change Committee recommended materials (paper and card, food, garden waste, textiles and wood), as per responses to Question 37
- determining how we can stop wood wastes being sent to landfill, including as part of a mixed waste
- extending focus to all biodegradable wastes, such as, municipal and non-municipal at the
outcomesame time, as per responses to Question 50
Defra will begin informal stakeholder engagement shortly and hope to consult on detailed policies this publicyear. feedback.This is however dependent on detailed policy development and continued stakeholder engagement.
Policy development will include consideration of other related policies and associated timings, including the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to waste incineration and energy from waste (EfW).
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
ThankA youtotal toof everyone62 whoresponses respondedwere received, 37 on Citizen Space and 25 via email. Eight respondents wished to thiskeep consultation.their Wesubmissions receivedconfidential. aOne totalresponse ofwas 61discounted responses,as no name was given or questions answered. Two responses were received which wewere aresubsequently currentlyresubmitted analysing.by Wethe expectrespondents to publishreflect aadditional summaryinformation ofgathered. theThe original responses wewere receivedtherefore beforediscounted at the endrespondents’ request and only the final submission was considered. There were no responses submitted that were considered collectively as part of 2023.a campaign.
Original consultation
Summary
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
This consultation was held on another website.
This consultation ran from
to
Consultation description
We’re seeking your views, data and evidence to support us to develop policies that will achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
Your responses to this call for evidence will help us understand:
- the composition of waste going to landfill
- why some biodegradable waste continues to go to landfill
- your views on how we can best achieve our aim
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Updates to this page
Published 26 May 2023
Last updated 912 OctoberFebruary 2023
2025
+ show all updates
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Added summary of responses document.
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We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
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We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
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First published.
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Update history
2025-02-12 10:03
Added summary of responses document.
2023-10-09 10:00
We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
2023-07-07 11:12
We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
2023-05-26 00:15
First published.
This outcome does not set out new government policy or commitments but does indicate some of what Defra intends to explore through a consultation.
On reflection of the responses received Defra intend to explore:
- expanding the list of separately collected wastes that are
analysingprohibitedyourfromfeedbackVisitdisposalthisatpagelandfillagain(orsoonincineration) without some form of treatment process todownloadinclude all 5 Climate Change Committee recommended materials (paper and card, food, garden waste, textiles and wood), as per responses to Question 37 - determining how we can stop wood wastes being sent to landfill, including as part of a mixed waste
- extending focus to all biodegradable wastes, such as, municipal and non-municipal at the
outcomesame time, as per responses to Question 50
Defra will begin informal stakeholder engagement shortly and hope to consult on detailed policies this publicyear. feedback.This is however dependent on detailed policy development and continued stakeholder engagement.
Policy development will include consideration of other related policies and associated timings, including the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to waste incineration and energy from waste (EfW).
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
ThankA youtotal toof everyone62 whoresponses respondedwere received, 37 on Citizen Space and 25 via email. Eight respondents wished to thiskeep consultation.their Wesubmissions receivedconfidential. aOne totalresponse ofwas 61discounted responses,as no name was given or questions answered. Two responses were received which wewere aresubsequently currentlyresubmitted analysing.by Wethe expectrespondents to publishreflect aadditional summaryinformation ofgathered. theThe original responses wewere receivedtherefore beforediscounted at the endrespondents’ request and only the final submission was considered. There were no responses submitted that were considered collectively as part of 2023.a campaign.
Original consultation
Summary
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
This consultation was held on another website.
This consultation ran from
to
Consultation description
We’re seeking your views, data and evidence to support us to develop policies that will achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
Your responses to this call for evidence will help us understand:
- the composition of waste going to landfill
- why some biodegradable waste continues to go to landfill
- your views on how we can best achieve our aim
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Updates to this page
Published 26 May 2023
Last updated 912 OctoberFebruary 2023
2025
+ show all updates
-
Added summary of responses document.
-
We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
-
-
We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
-
-
First published.
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-02-12 10:03
Added summary of responses document.
2023-10-09 10:00
We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
2023-07-07 11:12
We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
2023-05-26 00:15
First published.
Consultation description
We’re seeking your views, data and evidence to support us to develop policies that will achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
Your responses to this call for evidence will help us understand:
- the composition of waste going to landfill
- why some biodegradable waste continues to go to landfill
- your views on how we can best achieve our aim
Share this page
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Updates to this page
Published 26 May 2023Last updated
-
Added summary of responses document.
-
We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
-
We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
-
First published.
Sign up for emails or print this page
Update history
2025-02-12 10:03
Added summary of responses document.
2023-10-09 10:00
We received a total of 61 responses, which we are currently analysing. We expect to publish a summary of the responses we received before the end of 2023.
2023-07-07 11:12
We have extended the deadline for this call for evidence to Friday 14 July.
2023-05-26 00:15
First published.