21 July 2022
The government's consultation on preventing charges for DIY waste at household waste recycling centres has potential to reduce the risk of fly-tipping. Follow the progress of this consultation.
4 July 2022
This consultation closed on 4 July 2022.
1 July 2022
We submitted our consultation response on 1 July 2022.
Member download: NFU response to Defra consultation on the free disposal of household DIY waste at recycling centres
In our response we outlined that we broadly agreed with the proposal that certain construction waste should be treated as DIY waste and therefore classified as household waste.
As householders should not be charged to dispose of DIY waste at HWRC’s, this may reduce the risk of householders fly tipping or using waste removal services that might result in fly tipping.
We did however highlight that it was important to maintain some flexibility in both the regularity of HWRC visits, and the volume of waste allowed to be disposed of free of charge to further reduce this risk.
We agree with the technical principles outlined when the government amends the 2012 regulations.
We agree that construction waste should be treated as DIY waste and classified as household waste.
Waste crime is a blight upon our members, and we must engage with any potential proposals to help reduce the impact of fly tipping.
Making it easier for householders to dispose of small amounts of waste without charge may help to reduce this impact.
11 April 2022
On 11 April the government launched a consultation on preventing charges for DIY waste at HWRCs (Household Waste Recycling Centres) and a call for evidence on booking systems at household waste recycling centres.
The consultation closed on 4 July 2022.
It proposed to allow householders to deposit DIY waste for free to reduce the potential risk of fly-tipping, littering and backyard burning which create additional costs for local authorities and causes environmental issues.
You can read more about the consultation on Defra's site here: Consultation on DIY waste and call for evidence.
Once you have submitted your query someone from NFU CallFirst will contact you. If needed, your query will then be passed to the appropriate NFU policy team.