Recycling of plastic food packaging waste, tetra pack materials

Summary

The requester asked the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture about the final destination of plastic food packaging and tetra pack waste collected via roadside boxes. The authority responded that it does not hold this information, as recycling collection is managed by local councils and the Department of Infrastructure.

Key Facts

• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold information on the specific waste processing requested.
• Only Douglas Borough Council and Braddan Commissioners collect recycling in boxes.
• The requester is advised to contact the Department of Infrastructure (DoI) for further assistance.
• The response was issued on 11th October 2019 regarding a request received on 2nd October 2019.

Data Disclosed

• 2019-10-02
• 2019-10-11
• 985817
• 01624 685854
• 01624 685851
• IM4 3AS

Original Request

I would like to find out what happens to this waste that I separate, wash and recycle for my roadside collection boxes. I hear generally that everything goes to the incinerator and I want to know for sure if I am wasting my time. I spend a lot of time separating materials in the shared accommodation house I live in.

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Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 985817 11th October 2019

Dear ###,

We write further to your request which was received on the 2nd October 2019 and which states:

"Dear Sir, I would like to find out what happens to this waste that I separate, wash and recycle for my roadside collection boxes. I hear generally that everything goes to the incinerator and I want to know for sure if I am wasting my time. I spend a lot of time separating materials in the shared accommodation house I live in. Regards, Mr John Kemp"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested. Further information Although it is not part of your question we are happy to provide some further information. Only Douglas Borough Council and Braddan Commissioners collect recycling in boxes. Both of these authorities are subject to the Freedom of Information Act and you would need to contact each of them separately. However, you may wish to contact DoI who may be able to help you.

Please quote the reference number 985817 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely