# The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024, Paragraph 5

Extent: E+W

The paper and card waste stream includes all paper and card except—
(a) fibre-based composite where the non-paper fibre content is more than 15% by weight,
(b) fibre-based composite which has layers of plastic on both sides (double-sided lamination),
(c) fibre-based composite cups,
(d) paper and card to which glitter has been adhered,
(e) paper and card to which foil has been adhered, where the non-paper fibre content is more than 15% by weight,
(f) greaseproof, siliconised or waxed paper,
(g) stickers,
(h) padded polyethylene lined envelopes,
(i) paperback and hardback books,
(j) wallpaper.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2024/666/schedule/1/paragraph/5 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/separation-of-waste-england-regulations-2024/schedule-1/paragraph-5
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