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How to destroy the POPs in waste and when you can recycle, recover or reuse waste containing POPs. How to apply to permanently store waste containing POPs.
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
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
Business waste management in England - your duty of care, waste collection, licences and waste transfer notes
The Environment Agency has blocked access to the site in Ashford, Kent, to prevent further 'illegal' tipping.
19 waste codes are from waste management facilities, off-site waste water treatment plants and the preparation of water intended for human consumption and water for industrial use. Your permit lists the 19 waste codes you can use. You must follow...
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
The U10 exemption allows you to spread specific waste on agricultural land to replace manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials (such as lime) to improve or maintain soil.
The T24 exemption allows farmers to anaerobically digest manure, slurry and vegetation on their farms to produce digestate for use as fertiliser or soil conditioner.
The U13 exemption allows you to spread cut plant material at the place of production for weed suppression or to provide nutrients to the soil.
When you can burn waste wood, particle board, straw, manure and poultry litter in the open after an animal disease outbreak.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
The T12 exemption allows you to sort, repair, refurbish or dismantle waste for reuse or recovery.
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