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The U8 exemption allows you to use waste materials (that do not need treating) for a specific purpose to reduce the use of virgin or non-waste materials.
What you need to do before you send waste to a landfill site.
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
If you're terminally ill and might not live longer than 12 months, you may be able to get some benefits at a higher rate.
Our mission is to deliver a geological disposal facility and provide radioactive waste management solutions. We are engaging with communities to inform our work.
How to report environmental incidents, including pollution, damage to the natural environment, flooding, illegal fishing or a collapsed river bank.
The Waste Metric Dashboard summarises progress on the diversion of waste away from disposal to the LLW Repository and on the environmental performance of the National Waste Programme.
What information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
Setting out the progress being made on the GovTech waste tracking challenge, to build the UK's first comprehensive digital waste tracking system.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.
How and when local authorities can and cannot use fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for householders not complying with waste receptacle requirements.
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