The UK government committed in 2010 to a better alignment to MSW-reporting with the EU's definition of MSW,with more consistent inclusion of commercial waste;
The share of MSW landfilled in the UK reduced from 80% in 2001 to 49% in 2010. Recycling (material and organic) increased dramatically over the same period though growth dampened towards the end of the decade. Large variations in recycling rates are seen at the regional level;
The UK was close to achieving its derogated 2010 BMW diversion target under the Landfill Directive by 2006. The 2013 derogated target was exceeded by 2009;