Packaging waste data reported by reprocessors and exporters
Aggregated packaging waste data from reports by accredited reprocessors and exporters under the extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging regulations.
Overview of data
Accredited reprocessors and exporters must submit monthly reports to show how much waste packaging they have reprocessed or exported.
The data is broken down by month and UK nation and includes the following information:
- tonnage of packaging waste received
- whether waste was recycled, exported or sent on
- tonnage of packaging waste recycling notes (PRNs) and packaging waste export recycling notes (PERNs) issued
- average prices per tonne for the sale of PRNs and PERNs
The data was extracted from the ’Record reprocessed or exported packaging waste’ service on 1 May 2026.
What this data does and does not cover
This data includes packaging waste data submitted by accredited UK reprocessors and exporters.
The data does not include:
- data from accredited reprocessors and exporters who are required to report their data but have not
- data from accredited reprocessors and exporters who reported their data after the date it was extracted from the system
- quarterly data from reprocessors and exporters who only hold a registered status
The data is subject to change due to late submissions, resubmissions and new submissions.
The regulators have a duty to monitor the accuracy of EPR for packaging data submitted into the reporting service. These checks are ongoing. Regulators are working with reprocessors and exporters to identify and correct data errors. As a result, the data that makes up these total figures may include reporting issues that have not yet been addressed.
If you have any questions about this data set, contact: packaging@environment-agency.gov.uk