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Written question asked by Steff Aquarone (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Mary Creagh (Labour) on Monday, 29 June 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Electronic Equipment: Waste Disposal

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support her Department provides is providing to Norfolk councils to help resume small waste electrical and electronic equipment and battery recycling services halted as a result of a recycling centre fire.

Answer

Defra officials and the Environment Agency (EA) are engaging with Norfolk County Council regarding the challenges it is facing resuming WEEE and batteries recycling services.

Local EA teams are providing advice, including advising on Regulatory Position Statements to help restore full services as quickly and safely as possible, whilst maintaining environmental compliance. Interim measures have already enabled the continued collection of large domestic appliances.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12919
Session
2026-27
Related items
Electronic Equipment: Waste Disposal
Thursday, 9 July 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Registered interest declared
Yes
Subjects
Electronic equipment Fires Recycling Norfolk Waste disposal Batteries
Link
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