Written questions

Recycling: Hospitality Industry

2026-06-24 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 13260 · Official question

Mr Andrew Snowden

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme in reflecting waste management arrangements in the hospitality sector.

Answer

We are aware of industry concerns about producers being charged disposal fees for packaging that is disposed of through commercial waste streams, including in hospitality settings. We are continuing to work at pace with stakeholders on the treatment of du...