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Wide-ranging projects across seven key sectors of the economy to boost better design and reuse of resources whilst creating jobs and growing the economy
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
Progress report on recycling and recovery targets for England as set out in Article 11(2) of the Waste Framework Directive 2008
From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres
Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.
How to classify and describe your business waste so you can know how to manage and dispose of it - what you need to do, List of Waste (LoW) codes, technical guidance.
Seeking views on our plans to increase the consistency in materials collected for recycling in England.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Guidance for manufacturers and importers.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Environment Agency enforcement position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities.
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