The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025
These Regulations set exemptions from the condition set out in sections 45A(5), 45AZA(5) and 45AZB(5) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (c. 43) (“the Act”) such that any combination of the recyclable waste streams metal, glass and plastic can be collected together. They also make provision in respect of recyclable household waste, so that the recyclable waste streams food waste and garden waste can be collected together. These conditions require recyclable household waste and recyclable relevant waste in each recyclable waste stream to be collected separately, except so far as provided by sections 45A(6), 45AZA(6) and 45AZB(6) of the Act.
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Made
10 Feb 2025
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In force
31 Mar 2025
Enabling power
the Act The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45AZC(1)(a) and (b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (“”). In accordance with section 160A(2) and (4)(b) of the Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament. In accordance with section 45AZC(2) of the Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exercise of the power in section 45AZC(1)(a) in relation to recyclable waste streams will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted. In accordance with section 45AZC(5) of the Act, the Secretary of State has consulted— the Environment Agency, English waste collection authorities, English waste disposal authorities, and anyone else the Secretary of State considered appropriate.
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