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Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
How to access the Environment Agency's public registers of environmental information.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Register waste exemptions to store, treat, use or dispose of waste. Deregister exemptions you no longer need and update details that have changed.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste upholstered domestic seating containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
How to identify and classify waste that contains POPs.
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
Guidance for waste collectors on household recycling requirements in England, which change on 31 March 2026.
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly.
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
Registers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) producers, approved exporters, approved authorised treatment facilities and producer compliance schemes.
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
How to choose the right waste exemptions for your business, comply with exemption conditions, and know if you need to register.
This code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in England and Wales.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by mechanical treatment at a waste management facility.
How to complete waste or materials facility returns, and deadlines for submission.
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