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Get the Environment Agency’s opinion on if a material is a by-product or meets 'end of waste' status.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
31 August 2021
Last updated:
23 April 2026
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  1. Replaced the charges in the guidance and terms for using the definition of waste service with a link to the Environment Agency fees and charges page.

  2. Charges updated in line with the consumer price index (CPI) increase.

  3. Updated our hourly charge to £130 following changes to our fees and charges. Added guidance on how to appeal regulatory decisions. Added wording to confirm the assessment of waste status as an option under the Definition of Waste Service (in addition to end of waste and by-product).

  4. Removed the information box from the publication page and guidance 'how to use the definition of waste service' as the definition of waste service has reopened for new submissions.

  5. Added an information box to the publication page and guidance 'how to use the definition of waste service' to say the waste service is suspended for new submissions until late spring 2024.

  6. Minor update to the end of waste request form to amend wording in questions relating to environmental and human health impact and technical requirements and deleted the request form documents checklist. Minor updates to the guidance for the end of waste request form to amend wording in guidance relating to environmental and human health impact and technical requirements.

  7. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

How to use the definition of waste service

Ref: LIT 57008

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Guidance for the end of waste request form

Ref: LIT 57007

HTML

End of waste request form

Ref: LIT 57002

PDF, 492 KB, 20 pages

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End of waste request form

Ref: LIT 57006

ODT, 48.6 KB

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Example format for a sampling data comparison table

Ref: LIT 57004

ODS, 5.67 KB

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Terms for initial advice on end of waste status

Ref: LIT 57009

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Terms for using the definition of waste service

Ref: LIT 57005

HTML

Definition of waste service charging agreement

Ref: LIT 57010

HTML

Details

First, check the guidance on how to use the definition of waste service.

Then download the end of waste request form. We have given you a choice of 2 formats. The form guidance explains how to fill it in.

You must read the:

  • terms for initial advice if you want us to check if your information is suitable for a full assessment
  • terms for using the definition of waste service
  • definition of waste charging agreement

Alternatively, you can also self-assess by following the guidance on how to check if your material is waste.

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