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The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Amended charges for international waste shipments come into force as of 1 April 2024
Charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres will be removed.
Details of fees and charges including information on how to pay.
From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres
Seeking views on preventing households being charged for the disposal of DIY waste and seeking evidence on the impact of booking systems at household waste recycling centres.
How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) - retailer and wholesaler responsibilities, waste collection and compliance schemes.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
How and when local authorities can and cannot use fixed penalty notices (FPNs) for householders not complying with waste receptacle requirements.
Environment Agency launches consultation on updating charges for regulating notified international waste shipments
How to work out the balancing charge when you dispose or sell plant or machinery after claiming full expensing or 50% first year allowances for them.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Find out about green taxes for businesses - tax relief for becoming more energy efficient and schemes for off-setting your environmental impact
Register or renew registration with the Environment Agency to transport, buy, sell or broker waste.
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