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UK statistics on waste (revised 20 February 2017)
Publication Year
2017
Document Status
Archived
Abstract
Contains an update to the UK Biodegradable Municipal Waste (BMW) sent to landfill statistics section of the 'UK statistics on waste' publication. This provides information about total waste generated for the whole of UK, the contribution of different sectors and its management. These UK figures are compiled to comply with EC Waste Framework Directive, EC Waste Statistics Regulation, EC Landfill Directive and EC Packaging and Packaging Waste Directive reporting requirements.
Document History
Supersedes UK statistics on waste (DEFRA, 2016). This document has been archived by its original publisher.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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