Removal of Packaging

sozbox

AM I correct in saying that companies who deliver goods such as appliances, furniture etc are required by law to take away the packaging?

Somebody once told me that a new law had been implemented in recent years to this effect.

Thanks!

dudara

Moved to Green Issues

dudara

CJhaughey

That is probably correct but if they are members of that group Repak then their obligations are waived because they pay an annual fee to not have to take back waste. The onus is then shifted to the consumer to dispose of the waste.
I recommend a boycott of businesses that are members of Repak.
This Why Join document tells the story, pay a fee and avoid having to take back packaging under the legislation introduced in 2007.
This greatly benefits the packaging industry (think Smurfit Kappa) etc and makes sure that waste operators including county councils and incinerators have a viable waste stream, without the rubbish being generated by consumers then the whole deal would collapse.

sozbox

Cheers for that!