This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Petition Ban local councils from charging for rubble and diy waste materials
Force local councils to remove charges applied for waste from diy projects. This would include
Ceramic
Paving
Wood
Wood derivatives
Cement
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£3 per bag of waste means the average kitchen or bathroom renovation could easily cost £150 for waste. People have paid their councils to provide local waste facilities and this charge is undoubtedly leading to fly tipping as well as penalising those who cannot afford to employ a tradesman.
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