Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 64498
Waste Disposal: Fixed Penalties
Tabled: 2 July 2025
Answered: 9 July 2025
Question
Kevin Hollinrake
Conservative — Thirsk and Malton
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions his Department has had with local authorities on the use of fixed-penalty notices for households for minor waste receptacle issues.
Answer
Mary CreaghIn England, local authorities have limited powers to issue fixed penalties to households relating to waste receptacle requirements. Defra is not proposing changes to this position as part of Simpler Recycling reforms and has not conducted discussions with...
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