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Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
An overview of the recycling assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials
Guidance from 31 March 2025 (or 31 March 2027 for micro-firms) for waste collectors and workplaces on separating dry recyclables, food waste and black bin waste.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
UK organisations that are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging may need to get evidence of packaging waste recycling and pay disposal fees.
This brief examines a low-carbon waste management infrastructure - a waste to energy landfill - in Monterrey, Mexico
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
Find out if your council collects recycling, how to recycle household waste such as mobile phones, computers, packaging and green waste
Includes collecting large waste items, garden waste and reporting problems
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