Written questions

Landfill: Renewable Energy

2026-07-12 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 18418 · Official question

Olly Glover

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of Landfill Gas to Energy on supporting net zero goals.

Answer

Landfill gas remains the highest source of emissions in the waste sector and is a major source of methane. Through the introduction of waste policies, including landfill tax and the collection and packaging reforms, these emissions are declining, and expe...