The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs   is consulting on policies on the collection of waste from non-domestic premises and information to be recorded on the new waste tracking service. Consultation published on 21st October and closes 20th November.  https://consult.defra.gov.uk/waste-and-recycling/simpler-recycling-additional-policies/

The Maritime and Coastguard Agency is consulting on amendments to the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Garbage from Ships) Regulations 2020 and the Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020.  Consultation published on 16th October and closes 13th November.  https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/consultation-on-amendments-to-the-merchant-shipping-prevention-of-pollution-by-garbage-from-ships-regulations-2020-and-the-merchant-shipping-preven    The amendment will expand the category of ships that are required to carry a Garbage Record Book to include every ship of 100 GT and above.

The Environment Agency is consulting on charge proposals for notified international waste shipments. Consultation published 4th October and closes 29th November. This consultation outlines a proposed charging structure for regulating waste shipments sent under notification controls. https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/environment-agency-charge-proposals-for-notified-international-waste-shipments