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Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.
Review of the waste sector identifying regulatory barriers to growth, productivity and innovation.
The T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
This paper reviews the different design methods available and highlights the lack of agreement with regard to non-conventional materials
How to apply to become an authorised ship recycling facility and operate legally under the approval.
Regulatory Policy Committee opinion on Defra's Consistent municipal recycling collections in England IA
A director and his Manchester-based company have been hit with substantial fines following a significant breach of environmental regulations.
Environment Agency enforcement position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities.
How to apply to be an authorised treatment facility (ATF) for ELVs, comply with ELV regulations and meet recycling targets.
Details on the recycling of the former Fleet replenishment tanker Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Fort George.
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 check if your waste is international catering waste (ICW) and how to store, transport and dispose of it.
How to deal with hazardous waste from your business in England - your duties, licences and registration, storage, collection and transport.
Find out if you must offer free collection of old batteries - batteries you must take back, how to collect and send batteries to be recycled, penalties
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