Landfill
2026-06-10 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · HL881 · Official question
Baroness Ritchie of Downpatrick
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made towards the near elimination of biodegradable 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...