Written questions

Landfill

2026-06-10 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL882 · Official question

Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to launch a further consultation in respect of the near elimination of biodegradable municipal waste to landfill in England from 2028.

Answer

The UK has gone further than previous targets to reduce the amount of biodegradable municipal waste being sent to landfill. The introduction of measures such as landfill tax and mandatory food waste collections in the simpler recycling reforms will make s...