About eTEEP
WRAP has developed the eTEEP* tool to support local authorities with the completion of a written assessment using pre-populated, standardised data from WRAP’s LA Portal.
Simpler Recycling legislation requires local authorities to collect, as a minimum, paper and card separately from other dry recyclables (plastic, metal and glass) unless it is not technically or economically practicable or there is no significant environmental benefit. A written assessment is required where one or more of these apply.
The eTEEP tool is supported by Defra. While using the tool is not compulsory, local authorities must ensure that any written assessment conducted without the tool's outputs and data meets a comparable evidential standard that satisfies the Environment Agency.
Section 45AZD Environmental Protection Act 1990 states that:
Waste collectors are required to prepare a written assessment where two or more recyclable waste streams are collected together. The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2025 provides an exemption where any combination of metal, glass and plastic are collected together.
Read Section 45 Environmental Protection Act 1990 in full on legislation.gov.uk
How it works
- Evidence based: Includes up-to-date information obtained through WRAP’s extensive research and engagement with LAs.
- Reflective of your LA: Incorporates existing LA Portal values specific to your assigned LA, reducing the need for manual input.
- Default data: Incorporates a range of data to generate modelled outputs.
- Compare collection scenarios: Summarises the cost and environmental impact of a range of waste and recycling collection systems specific to your LA.
- Update and add your latest costs: Customise service cost data to accurately reflect your local circumstances.
- Data security: the multi-factor authentication process for eTEEP ensures your individual LA's data remains secure.
- Save and download: Work through the tool section by section, saving your progress as you go. Once completed, download a report to support your decision-making.
Download the eTEEP Getting Started user guide
What if my LA already collects recyclables separately?
A written assessment is not necessary where a Council already collects from the kerbside all recyclable household waste outlined in The Separation of Waste (England) Regulations 2024 either separately or, as a minimum, paper and card collected separately from metal, glass and plastics.
How do I get an eTEEP account?
- Firstly, you will need to register to get an LA Portal account.
- Once you have done this or if you already have an LA Portal account, please email [email protected] to register your interest in getting access to eTEEP. Please note, access to the eTEEP tool requires authentication so we can track access to different parts of the Portal to protect LA data. The authentication process is manual so your patience at this time is appreciated.
- Once you have been provided access, you will receive an email from [email protected] and will be able to see the eTEEP tile in the LA Portal.
* Electronic Technically, Environmentally and Economically Practicable.