Agricultural plastic waste recycling framework heads to House
Proposed regulations would create a nationwide collection and recycling system for agricultural plastics, funded by producers.
Nicosia, Cyprus. A proposed framework to end the uncontrolled dumping and burning of agricultural plastics is being examined by the House environment committee before being put to a plenary vote. Farmers would be able to use designated waste collection points free of charge.
Proposed collection system
The regulations seek to establish a nationwide system for the separate collection and recycling of agricultural plastic waste.
They cover greenhouse coverings, ground covers, nets, plastics used for silos and other agricultural plastic materials.
Farmers would be required to separate the waste and deliver it free of charge to designated collection points.
Responsibilities and costs
Collective management systems would have 12 months from the regulations entering into force to organise and operate collection services.
They would be responsible for transporting agricultural plastic waste to treatment facilities.
The costs of collection and transport would be borne by producers of agricultural plastic products under an extended responsibility system. Distributors would also be required to accept waste for delivery to the relevant scheme.
Legislative process
The cabinet approved the framework in July 2024, and it was submitted to parliament in October 2024. The House environment committee is currently reviewing the bill before it proceeds to the plenary.
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