Member

The noble Baroness, Lady Coffey, asked about residual waste collections and frequencies. This SI relates only to the exemptions to allow the co-collection of some recyclable materials in the same container without the need for a written assessment and to allow micro-firms until 31 March 2027 to comply with the requirements, so the residual waste collection frequency is beyond the scope of the SI we are debating today. However, through simpler recycling, all householders will receive a comprehensive and consistent set of waste and recycling services. This is designed to enable householders to recycle as much waste as possible. The Government’s priority is ensuring that household needs are met, and we expect local authorities to continue to provide services to a reasonable standard, as they do now.