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Current voluntary soil reuse initiatives may require mandatory regulation for effectiveness.
Conclusion
We are pleased to see that the Government has announced plans to reduce the amount of soil sent to landfill. These reforms are an update to guidance and the trialling of soil storage sites, which stakeholders welcome but it remains to be seen if these are enough to bring about real change. Regulation may be required to make currently voluntary codes of practice mandatory.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 March 2024. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age
2.8 yrs
Report published
05 Dec 2023