§ Mrs. SpelmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport, Local Government and the Regions what steps the Government are taking to ensure that local authority schemes for recycling and disposing of fridges comply with EU regulations. [16404]
§ Mr. MeacherI have been asked to reply.
The Department has written to all local authorities informing them of the requirements of EC Regulation 2037/2000 regarding the recycling/disposal of fridges. A further letter will be issued shortly to remind local authorities of their obligations to receive and collect waste refrigeration equipment from householders. Guidance on 512W storage of waste refrigeration equipment has been issued in draft and we are currently considering funding options for local authorities.