Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 10 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 15 December 2004. It was answered by Lord Kirkwood of Kirkhope (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 15 December 2004 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

House of Commons Commission

Question: To ask the honourable Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will introduce separate bins in offices and communal areas across the parliamentary estate for the disposal of (a) plastic waste and (b) compostable waste.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the hon. Member for Roxburgh and Berwickshire, representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will introduce separate bins in offices and communal areas across the parliamentary estate for the disposal of (a) plastic waste and (b) compostable waste. [204923] Sir Archy Kirkwood: At present the recycling of plastic waste is not a viable option for the parliamentary estate. Plastic waste is not produced in sufficient amounts to be attractive to waste contractors and recyclers, although this may change in the future. Other than garden waste, waste is not currently composted. Any waste containing a meat product requires rendering and this does not make composting a viable option for the parliamentary estate.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 204923; 428 c1141W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Compost Recycling Palace of Westminster Plastics Offices Waste management Waste disposal Waste
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk