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AfOR's response to Welsh Government Consultation on recycling, preparation for re-use and composting targets
 
You can download AfOR's response to this consultation HERE.
 
This was an important consultation released by the Welsh Government on the draft guidance in support of:
 
  • the Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Definitions) (Wales) Order 2011 and
  • Regulations 4 and 5 of The Recycling, Preparation for Re-use and Composting Targets (Monitoring and Penalties) (Wales) Regulations 2011.

 

The Guidance is prepared under section 7 of the Waste (Wales) Measure 2010. It supports the definitions in the Order and the monitoring regime set under regulations 4 and 5 of the Regulations.

 
This Guidance will provide clarity on:
 
  • the definitions of recycling, preparation for re-use and composting contained in the Order; and
  • the monitoring and reporting requirements contained in the Regulations.
 
More information about the consultation can be found here: http://wales.gov.uk/consultations/environmentandcountryside/wastetargetsguidance/?lang=en
 
The consultation document can be found HERE.
 
WG was also seeking views on proposals to introduce legislation that will define the position on:
 
  • the de-watering (the removal of water from) anaerobic digestion (AD) digestate (what is left after digestion) from facilities; and
  • how the recovery rates from AD, composting and the recycling of IBA and air pollution control residues (APCR) are calculated for facilities that take materials from multiple sources.
 
Key points in the guidance (consultation document) that will affect the biowaste industry
 
  • Page 7, Paragraph 3.2.1: recording of rejects (contaminants)
  • Page 9, Paragraph 3.2.3: Composting and anaerobic digestion (AD)
  • Page 10, Paragraph 4.2: End destination and reject rates
  • Page 14, Section 4.4: The timing of the entry of recycling, preparation for re-use and composting data into Waste DataFlow
  • Page 15, De-watering of anaerobic digestate
  • Page 18. Apportionment in relation to AD digestate
 
 
AfOR submitted a response on behalf of its members. If you wish to ask any clarification about the consultation or the contents of AfOR's reponse, please contact Kiara (07717 294793, kiara@organics-recycling.org.uk).
 
 
Last update: 17/04/2012
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