NLWA pays reuse and recycling credits to not-for-profit organisations operating in north London that remove items from the municipal waste stream for reuse or recycling that would otherwise have been sent for disposal at the Authority’s expense. The value of the credit is paid on each tonne of material reused or recycled. The scheme recognises the saving the Authority makes from this reuse or recycling. Further guidance on the scheme’s 2026/2027 timelines and evidence requirements can be found in the Reuse and Recycling Credits: 2026–27 guidance document.
Applying for reuse and recycling credits
We are currently accepting applications for reuse and recycling credits. If you are interested in applying, please fill this form by the 15 May 2026 to be considered. If accepted, a staff member of NLWA will get back to you.
Further information
Applicants need to estimate the number of tonnes for which they expect to claim credits in the coming year, should their application be successful. Only organisations that have been successful in registering for credits with the Authority are then able to make tonnage claims throughout the year.
After application, organisations need to submit their tonnage sheet to us at wastedata@nlwa.gov.uk on a quarterly basis. We will send an updated tonnage sheet to you when your acceptance to the scheme is confirmed.
Our 2009 guidance remains in force, with the modification to point ix) that we accept claims digitally as well as in writing. If you have any questions, please contact us at wastedata@nlwa.gov.uk for more information.
