DEFRA Consultation on the introduction of restrictions on the landfilling of certain wastes

This joint Defra and Welsh Assembly Government consultation fulfils the Government’s commitment given in the Waste Strategy for England 2007 and the commitment of the Welsh Minister for Environment, Sustainability and Housing’s written cabinet statement of 2nd December 2009 to consult on whether the introduction of further restrictions on the landfilling of biodegradable and recyclable wastes would make an effective contribution to meeting the key twin objectives of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increasing resource efficiency and in respect of Wales, of decreasing the ecological footprint associated with waste.

This is a first stage consultation on the options under consideration for restricting wastes from landfill.  It is intended to be a high-level consultation to identify preferred option(s) which could be taken forward if desirable, practical and affordable.

The closing date for the consultation is 10th June 2010.

The consulation can be viewed at the DEFRA site at http://www.defra.gov.uk/corporate/consult/landfill-restrictions/index.htm