James Evans MS is calling on the Welsh Government to consider implementing a pause on enforcement of the new workplace recycling regulations coming into force on 6th April.
In a letter to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies MS, James raised his concerns around the speed of which the regulations are being introduced when many businesses are still struggling to find waste operators to collect their recycling, and has called for a pause to any enforcement action until April 2025 to allow them time to adjust.
James Evans, MS for Brecon and Radnorshire said:
“I am deeply concerned about the changes to the workplace recycling that are due to come into force this weekend.
“At a time when small businesses are facing significant financial pressures, many business owners are telling me they are fearful of people dumping rubbish in their bins and facing legal action as a result.
“I am calling on Welsh Government to consider pausing enforcement of the regulations until April 2025 to give businesses the time to find solutions without fear of being fined or prosecuted.”
