Petition · past parliament
Dispose of lateral flow kits in an environmentally friendly way
Rejected
21 signatures
What the petition asks
Collect lateral flow kits to be disposed of or reused in an environmentally way.
To help save the planet, there will be so many that they will destroy habitats and wildlife.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
We can't accept your petition because the UK Government and Parliament aren't responsible for the issue you raise. Waste collection and recycling is a matter for local councils
You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
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You could raise your issue with a local councillor who represents you. You can use this page to find out who your local councillors are, and how to contact them:
https://www.gov.uk/find-your-local-councillors
Timeline
| 7 Apr 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 13 Apr 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
21
Status
Rejected
Rejected
13 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.