# The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025, Introduction: Introductory text


Draft Regulations laid before Parliament under section 160A(2) and (4)(b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, for approval by resolution of each House of Parliament.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, ENGLAND
Made
Coming into force 31st March 2025
The Secretary of State makes these Regulations in exercise of the powers conferred by section 45AZC(1)(a) and (b) of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (“the Act”).
In accordance with section 160A(2) and (4)(b) of the Act, a draft of these Regulations has been laid before, and approved by resolution of, each House of Parliament.
In accordance with section 45AZC(2) of the Act, the Secretary of State is satisfied that the exercise of the power in section 45AZC(1)(a) in relation to recyclable waste streams will not significantly reduce the potential for recyclable household waste or recyclable relevant waste in those waste streams to be recycled or composted.
In accordance with section 45AZC(5) of the Act, the Secretary of State has consulted—
(a) the Environment Agency,
(b) English waste collection authorities,
(c) English waste disposal authorities, and
(d) anyone else the Secretary of State considered appropriate.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2025/9780348266566/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-separation-of-waste-england-regulations-2025/introduction
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