Written question asked by Baroness Jones of Whitchurch (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Brabazon of Tara (Non-affiliated) on Thursday, 16 February 2012.

House of Lords: Waste Paper

Question: To ask the Chairman of Committees what facilities are in place to collect waste paper in House of Lords offices; what is the estimated proportion of members and staff using these facilities; and what proportion of waste paper collected is recycled.

Answer: Paper is collected from offices using a two-bin system whereby dry recyclable materials such as paper and cardboard are collected separately from other general office waste. Dedicated paper and cardboard recycling bins are also available in photocopying areas throughout the House. It is not possible to estimate the proportion of Members and staff who use these facilities. Where possible, paper that is mixed through with general office waste is segregated by the House's waste collection contractor. All paper and cardboard that can be segregated is recycled. Any paper that cannot be segregated is disposed of as general waste and is incinerated to generate energy. No paper or cardboard is sent to landfill.

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