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Get an opinion from the definition of waste service

Get the Environment Agency’s opinion on if a material is a by-product or meets 'end of waste' status. The service costs £125 an hour including VAT.

Applies to England

Documents

End of waste request form

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

End of waste request form

Request an accessible format.
If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk. Please tell us what format you need. It will help us if you say what assistive technology you use.

Example format for a sampling data comparison table

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Details

The definition of waste service is suspended for new submissions until late spring 2024.

If you would like to be contacted when this service reopens email dowservices@environment-agency.gov.uk.

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.

Published 31 August 2021
Last updated 19 April 2024 + show all updates
  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. First published.