Local authorities

Information and guidance to help local authorities deliver waste and recycling services. If you’re unable to find the information that you’re looking for, please contact us at la.support@wrap.org.uk and a member of the Resource Management Team will respond.

Key Areas

Recycling Guidelines

Achieving greater consistency in household recycling collections

Consistency in collections

Achieving greater consistency in household recycling collections

Local Authority Waste & Recycling Information Portal

UK recycling and waste schemes data

Collection guides, good practice and tools for local authorities

Household Collections

Waste collection and recycling options for households

Commercial Waste Collections

Communications

Communications support and guidance for local authorities
Also of interest
Related pages
Consistency
The Food Waste Recycling Action Plan
Events and workshops
Household food waste collections guide
Carrier bags
Partnerships are key to success in re-use
Edoc (electronic duty of care)
Market Information
Related sites
Local Authority Waste and Recycling Information Portal
Local Authority Recycling Scheme Updater

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