DEFRA

DEFRA have opened a consultation on whether there should be a Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) compliance fee set for 2023. This consultation contains one proposal, submitted by JTA, for a compliance fee methodology and administrator for 2023. The consultation asks respondents to advise if a compliance fee should be set by the Secretary of State, and to score…

Please note this is an extract of the original bulletin. Forums recap on new waste reforms A recap of the topics discussed, including introduction of Simpler Recycling waste collections in England, reform of the waste Carrier, Broker and Dealer regime in England, and introduction of Digital Waste Tracking in the UK. Modulated fees workshop  Defra hosted a Participatory Design workshop…

DEFRA have announced new waste reforms on Simpler Recycling, Digital Waste Tracking and Carrier, Broker and Dealer regime. They provided the following information: Today (Saturday 21 October 2023) we have launched three new waste reforms. These are Simpler Recycling for Households and Businesses in England Introduction of mandatory digital waste tacking across the UK Reforming the waste carrier, broker and…

DEFRA have opened application for Head of the UK Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Scheme Administrator. They provided the following information: Defra is recruiting for the role of Head of the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (pEPR) for Packaging Scheme Administrator. Applications can be made via Civil Service Jobs here. We are looking to recruit a senior leader who is able…

DEFRA have opened applications to join EPR Scheme Administrator Steering Group. They provided the following information: DEFRA has now opened applications for joining the Scheme Administrator Steering Group for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging scheme. Packaging EPR is a joint scheme between the UK governments – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales. The new EPR for packaging…