Whether it will provide an update on progress towards its preparation of the new Household Recycling Code of Practice under the Circular Ec…

The Scottish Government is today publishing the consultation on Scotland's new Household Recycling Code of Practice.This Household Waste Recycling Code of Practice sets out the standards expected of, and steps to be taken by, local authorities in carrying out their waste management functions in so far as they relate to the collection and recycling of household waste. Once consultation has taken place, the Code will be finalised and subsequently laid before the Scottish Parliament in accordance with provisions in the Circular Economy (Scotland) Act 2024.The Code contains practical guidance to local authorities in how to adopt an effective approach to providing waste collection and recycling services. Improving the consistency and effectiveness of household recycling services will help Scotland reduce waste, increase recycling, support a more circular economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.The Household Recycling Code of Practice has been developed through an extensive co-design process that brought together local government, industry, public bodies, citizens and third-sector organisations to shape the content of the Code.The consultation seeks views on proposals covering the collection of recyclable materials, residual waste, food and garden waste services and other household waste recycling service design matters.The consultation is open from Thursday 29 October 2026 to Thursday 21 January 2027 and can be accessed here: https://consult.gov.scot/environment-forestry/a-new-household-recycling-code-of-practice/