Petition · past parliament
Mandatory £1 deposit on every cigarette sold to ensure butts are recycled
Closed
54 signatures
What the petition asks
Everyone concerned over litter and plastic pollution in the U.K. cites cigarette butts as a major source of concern. Nothing seems to stop smokers dropping butts anywhere they feel fit. A £1 refund for every butt returned to a retailer for recycling might make smokers change their ways. BankTheButt
Timeline
| 7 Aug 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
54
Status
Closed
Opened
7 Aug 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.