Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
A Bill for an Act to Repeal the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act and Enact the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act to Make Comprehensive Provision for the Sector and for Related Matters
In plain terms
This bill updates the existing law governing the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling. It sets out who is in charge, how the work is funded, and what powers apply. (Demonstration summary.)
Legislative journey
Gazetted
Tuesday, 30 September 2025 · passed
First Reading
Tuesday, 28 October 2025 · passed
Second Reading
Thursday, 13 November 2025 · passed
Referred to Committee
Tuesday, 2 December 2025 · referred
Public Hearing
Thursday, 4 December 2025 · passed
Committee Report Laid
Thursday, 25 December 2025
Committee of the Whole
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Third Reading
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Senate Concurrence
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Clean Copy Transmitted
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Presidential Assent
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Act of the National Assembly
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Co-sponsors (1)
Public hearings
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Public Hearing on the Plastic Waste Reduction and Recycling Act (Repeal and Re-enactment) Bill, 2026
Conference Hall, White House Auditorium
Public engagement
6 published submissions
3 support · 1 oppose · 2 comment
Have your say on this bill
- Chukwuma W.Imoneutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Temitope O.Riverssupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Kemi O.Ondooppose
I do not think another agency is the answer. Strengthen the existing one instead of creating new overheads.
- Temitope Y.Kebbineutral
Can the committee clarify how this interacts with existing legislation on the same subject?
- Blessing S.Kwarasupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.
- Emeka D.Imosupport
I support this bill, but please make sure the funding is ring-fenced so it actually reaches the people.