Policy papers and consultations

The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on the implementation of the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to energy from waste and waste incineration.

• From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
• Updated: 23 May 2024

Seeking views on proposed exemptions relating to the collection of recyclable waste in England and statutory guidance for the simpler recycling policy.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 9 May 2024

Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 9 May 2024

Setting out our approach to monitoring and evaluating the progress of the resources and waste strategy.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 8 May 2024

Update on Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers across the UK.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 25 April 2024

The NDA Draft Business Plan sets out key activities and expected progress for all 17 of the NDA’s nuclear sites over the next 3 years. We want to hear from anyone who has a comment on any aspect of this document.

• From: Nuclear Decommissioning Authority and 3 others
• Updated: 23 April 2024

The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes…

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
• Updated: 22 April 2024

We want your comments on our proposed charges for notified international waste shipments.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 2 April 2024

Guidance for local authorities on household waste duty of care fixed penalty notices.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 1 April 2024

The food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 25 March 2024

Draft version of the statutory instrument to ban the sale and supply of disposable vapes in England.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 11 March 2024

How they will engage with the public and stakeholders on geological disposal for radioactive waste.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 23 February 2024

Sellafield Ltd have applied to make changes to their RSA permit at Sellafield in Cumbria. We want your views on these changes.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 10 January 2024

These documents provide information on how the water environment is managed in the English part of the Solway Tweed River Basin District.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 1 January 2024

Information on the mechanisms (policy, legal or financial tools) that underpin the draft summary programme of measures which translate measures into outcomes for the water environment.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 1 January 2024

Seeking views on preventing households being charged for the disposal of DIY waste and seeking evidence on the impact of booking systems at household waste recycling centres.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 20 December 2023

We want your views on the revision of 13 existing EALs.

• From: Environment Agency
• Updated: 14 December 2023

Seeking views on our plans to increase the consistency in materials collected for recycling in England.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 21 November 2023

Seeking views on our plans to improve the waste carrier, broker and dealer system in England.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 21 October 2023

Proposals for the implementation of a mandatory digital waste tracking service across the UK.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Updated: 21 October 2023