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Environment Agency regulatory position on treating microbiological laboratory waste by autoclaving before it’s removed from a site.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing waste samples for regulation or investigation at sites other than where the samples are tested or analysed.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store sealed containers of food waste.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat mixed uPVC plastic and rubber from windows and doors.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread zoo manure to benefit land.
Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste paper, cardboard and plastic for the purpose of recovery.
Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste mattresses for the purpose of recovery.
For operators of a Part A installation with a treatment capacity of more than 75 tonnes each day and no more than 75,000 tonnes each year.
The Environment Agency has provided this low risk waste position (LRWP) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Where and how to contact Nuclear Waste Services
Environment Agency regulatory position on accepting e-bikes at waste treatment sites under a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) permit or T11 waste exemption.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing and compacting waste coffee grounds to make a briquette.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing and cutting waste rubber conveyor belts for reuse: RPS 305
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can use reverse supply chain logistics to temporarily store and de-package recalled products containing asbestos for recovery or disposal at an appropriate facility elsewher…
Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage and dismantling of small boats and barges.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat waste glass containing other non-hazardous wastes.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing lead acid vehicle batteries, cable and gas cylinders at HWRCs when the correct waste codes are not in your permit.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat food waste from food preparation and consumption at the same premises the food was served and consumed.
Environment Agency regulatory position on treating solid waste from portable composting toilets at the depot where the toilets were hired.
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