Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 20 January 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 31 January 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 31 January 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what her policy is on the collection of green waste via kerbside collections, with particular reference to 240-litre bio-bins.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what her policy is on the collection of green waste via kerbside collections, with particular reference to 240-litre bio-bins. [210974] Mr. Morley: The Government supports the collection of green waste for composting via kerbside collections as part of a local authority's strategy for the diversion of biodegradable municipal waste from landfill in line with our commitment to meet the EU Landfill Directive targets. The Government encourages home composting as part of that strategy where appropriate in local circumstances. Local authorities may charge for the collection of green waste and this can influence the choice householders make in deciding how to deal with their green waste. The choice of receptacle used for the collection of green waste is the responsibility of the local authority.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 210974; 430 c579W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Domestic waste Local government Recycling Waste management Waste disposal
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk