Overview

This bill mandates that waste collection and disposal authorities in England maintain a public register tracking the destination of recycled materials. The aim is to increase transparency and accountability in the waste recycling process.

Description

The Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill requires waste collection and disposal authorities in England to create and maintain a register detailing the final destination of all recyclable waste collected under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This register must be publicly accessible both online and at the authority's offices. The Secretary of State will provide guidance on register format and content. The definitions of "waste collection authority" and "waste disposal authority" are drawn from the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Key aspects:

• Publicly accessible register of recycled waste destinations.
• Twelve-month implementation deadline from the bill's passing.
• Guidance from the Secretary of State on register creation and content.
• Applies to England only.

Government Spending

The bill will necessitate government spending to cover the Secretary of State's expenses related to implementing and overseeing the Act, and any increases in payments mandated by other legislation as a consequence of this bill. Specific figures are not provided in the bill text.

Groups Affected

• Waste collection and disposal authorities in England: They will bear the responsibility of creating and maintaining the register, incurring administrative costs.
• The public: They will gain access to information regarding the destination of recycled materials, promoting transparency and accountability.
• Recyclers and waste management companies: Their operations will be subject to increased scrutiny due to the public accessibility of the register.

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