Recovery and Recycling Packaging Summary for the UK, Quarterly Voluntary Returns

AfA360 provides quarterly data on packaging waste recovery and recycling based on voluntary returns. The Environment Agency notes these figures may not reflect total waste processed, as reporting is not mandatory. Information includes data on non-reporters and is updated quarterly with late returns and amendments.

Use Cases

• Monitor quarterly trends in packaging waste recovery based on voluntary returns data.
• Analyze the impact of non-reporters on official recycling figures.
• Track amendments and late submissions to waste recovery data over time.

Strengths

• Data is updated quarterly, allowing for trend analysis.
• Includes information on non-reporters, providing context for data completeness.

Limitations

• Description metadata is limited; actual data quality requires manual inspection after download.
• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Data reflects voluntary returns and may not capture total waste processed.

Provenance

Source

Environment Agency

Collection Method

Voluntary returns from operators via electronic packaging waste recovery notes (ePRN/ePERN).

Freshness

Last updated 2026-07-06 07:16:43.379373; freshness should be verified.

Geography

United Kingdom