57 Separation of waste

Managing waste

57  Separation of waste

(1)     The Environmental Protection Act 1990 is amended as follows.

(2)     In section 30 (definitions of authorities), after subsection (4) insert—

“(4A)     In this Part—

“English waste collection authority” means a waste collection authority whose area is in England;

“English waste disposal authority” means a waste disposal authority whose area is in England.”

(3)     In section 33ZA (fixed penalty notices), in subsection (12) omit the definition of “English waste collection authority”.

(4)     For section 45A substitute—

“45A England: separate collection of household waste

(1)     This section applies in relation to arrangements made under section 45(1)(a) for an English waste collection authority to collect household waste, unless they are arrangements in relation to which section 45AZA applies.

(2)     The arrangements must meet the conditions in subsections (3) to (8) (subject to any provision in regulations under section 45AZC).

(3)     The first condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected separately from other household waste.

(4)     The second condition is that recyclable household waste must be collected for recycling or composting.

(5)     The third condition is that recyclable household waste in each recyclable waste stream must be collected separately, except so far as provided

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