Petition · past parliament
Ban local councils from charging for rubble and diy waste materials
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
Force local councils to remove charges applied for waste from diy projects. This would include
Ceramic
Paving
Wood
Wood derivatives
Cement
Ceramic
Paving
Wood
Wood derivatives
Cement
£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.
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Jan 2021
Closed
8 Jul 2021
Follow this petition
Sign in to get an email when the government responds, a debate is scheduled or held, or the petition closes.
Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.