NAWDO press release – Simpler Recycling update
[Friday 29th November 2024]
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The National Association of Waste Disposal Officers (NAWDO) welcomes the announcement of a clearer position from Government on the implementation of Simpler Recycling policies, after yet another long period of uncertainty. The revision of language on residual waste services is a positive move from Government, as previous insistence on at least fortnightly collections was completely at odds with wider policies such as packaging EPR and Net Zero.
NAWDO is seeking further information on the announcement that the default form of dry recycling service will include separate paper and card collections, particularly in relation to the evidence base that will need to be provided where a local authority needs to continue collecting these materials with containers and other recyclables.
NAWDO’s members are disappointed that no moves have been taken to address the March 2025 compliance date for introducing the full range of recycling services to relevant non-domestic premises. Local authorities design services around the requirements on households, and then scale up to cover businesses, schools and other such premises. Setting a compliance date a year earlier than that for households is illogical and impractical, and it is unfortunate that this is not being corrected.
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