The full policy tracker is also available to download at DAERA Waste Policy Tracker | daera-ni.gov.uk.
Going forward the tracker will be updated on a quarterly basis.
Waste Policy Summary Timeline

Click this image to download DAERA Waste Policy Tracker - December 2022
List of Waste Related Consultations
Active or recently closed consultations | ||
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Consultation on Developing the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, including a Call for Evidence on expanding the scope of the Scheme to include waste incineration and energy from waste - closed on 17 June 2022 | Link | |
Reforms to the Packaging Waste Recycling Note (PRN) and Packaging Waste Export Recycling Note (PERN) Systems and Operator Approval Consultation – closed May 21 2022 | Link | |
Mandatory digital waste tracking consultation - closed 15 Apr 2022 | Link | |
Landfill Tax Review: call for evidence – closed on 22 February and ran by HM Treasury | Link | |
Consultation for the Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Beverage Cups and Food Containers – Closed 14 January 2022 | Link | |
Consultation on the assessment of technical competence under the NI Waste Management Licensing and Permitting Regime – closed 10 January 2022 | Link | |
Packaging waste: introduction of Extended Producer Responsibility – closed 4 June 2021 | Link | |
Introducing a Deposit Return Scheme in England, Wales and Northern Ireland - closed 4 June 2021 | Link | |
Responses to mandatory digital waste tracking consultation published 15 December 2022 | Link |
Contact
Waste Strategy team - wslpr@daera-ni.gov.uk