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T32 exemption allows you to treat non-hazardous pesticide washings in a biobed or biofilter.
Sources of radioactivity in the environment and how levels of radioactivity are monitored and assessed.
Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) authorised treatment facility at a specified location.
This Good Practice Guide (GPG) has been developed by Jacobs on behalf of the NDA to identify and facilitate consistent application of good practice within the nuclear industry regarding the characterisation of solid radioact…
How to meet 'end of waste' status for biomethane produced from organic wastes in a landfill site or anaerobic digestion plant.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) for facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
T16 exemption allows you to treat waste toner or ink cartridges by sorting, cleaning, dismantling or refilling them.
T25 exemption allows you to treat food and other biodegradable waste by anaerobic digestion to produce digestate for use as fertiliser, and burn the resulting biogas.
How businesses in England can manage septic tank sludges and other wastes from non-mains domestic sewage systems.
Standard rules to allow the operator to undertake mining waste operations on the site of a mine or quarry.
Standard rules to operate mobile plant for reclamation, restoration or land improvement and deployment form.
Standard rules to operate vehicle storage depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility.
Guidance on how land and groundwater should be protected at permitted facilities.
Illustrative waste disposal fees for Year 2 (2026 to 2027) that will be charged to large producers obligated under Extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
This guidance explains the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process for organisations who want to submit a nuclear power plant design for assessment.
How to trial new operating models and technologies at regulated facilities.
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
Apply to become an approved exporter (AE) and operate legally under the approval.
U15 exemption allows you to mix ash from burning pig or poultry with slurry or manure, and spread it on farmland to provide the soil with nutrients.
Environment Agency regulatory position on the storage of food, source segregated waste and mixed municipal waste at a collection point.
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