Regulations

Who is obligated?

Businesses with an annual turnover of more than £2m per annum and which also handle over 50 tonnes of packaging in a year.

What are the obligations?

Obligated companies must register with the Environment Agency (or the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) in Scotland , or the Environment and Heritage Service (EHS) in Northern Ireland ) to recover and recycle specified tonnages of packaging waste each year. These companies must certify that this has been achieved, and some must also provide consumers with certain information about recycling.

Companies can choose whether to meet the requirements by themselves, or to join a registered compliance scheme such as Budget Pack.  Companies that register with a compliance scheme are exempt from having to carry out their obligations or meeting their packaging waste recycling and recovery obligations. Companies opting for a compliance scheme still have to pay a registration fee to the appropriate Agency, however the fee is reduced.

Penalties for non-compliance

Failing to comply is a criminal offence and can result in prosecution.

How can we help?

At Budget Pack we can help you fulfil every single one of your obligations; whether you depend on us to handle the entire process or just to support your existing activities, we'll make sure you meet the requirements of the Environment Agency.