Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill

A Bill to require certain authorities to maintain a register of the destination of recycled materials; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Parliament last updated

1 May 2012

In Plain English

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The Waste Recycling (End Use Register) Bill would require certain public authorities to keep a register showing where recycled materials end up after processing. By tracking end destinations, it aims to improve transparency and accountability in the recycling system, particularly for authorities involved in the collection and handling of waste.

Key Points

Requires certain authorities to maintain a register of the destination of recycled materials.
Duties to collect and hold information on end-use destinations of recyclables.
Aims to enhance transparency and traceability in the recycling supply chain.
Originating in the Commons; first reading in 2010-11; currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons. The first reading took place on 30 November 2010.

Who is affected?

Local authorities responsible for waste collection and managementOther public bodies involved in waste management and recyclingWaste management and recycling businesses and organisations

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Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

30 Nov 2010

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

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Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Waste Recycling (End Use Register)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 117 2010-11 (as introduced)

BillCommons

18 Jan 2011

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.