Monksleigh's response to the UK ETS Authority request for views on the expansion of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme to energy from waste and waste incineration is posted in its entirety.

With the recent publication of the Waste Data Interrogator by the EA, we have had a quick dive into what's changed since last year when we did a similar quick analysis of the Data.

The latest published data on the amount of clinical waste incinerated has revealed a number of inconsistencies which could lead to potential ramifications for the measurement of this material for UK ETS, if it is to be included as proposed in the recent consultation.

With Landfill Tax due to step up to £126.70 in April 2025 the gate fee trajectory of landfill and EFW going forwards looks ominous - and may lead to some unintended consequences of Landfill tax and UK ETS policy in the future.

Amendments to Part 2 Schedule 9 of the Environmental Permitting Regulations (England and Wales) 2016 (the Material Facilities regulations) will enter into force in October 2024.

Changes to regulations on sampling requirements at MRFs will see a doubling of costs for this process, a report by Monksleigh has warned.

Population projections by the ONS in January 2024 show higher growth than previous forecasts, which will lead to increased waste arisings and significant challenges for the delivery of the Resource Efficiency and Waste Reduction Targets for 2050.