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Appropriate measures for permitted waste management facilities that handle organic waste, also known as biowaste.
Waste codes for common construction and demolition waste.
To properly classify and manage waste, you must identify when EEE becomes WEEE.
Common waste codes for batteries, lightbulbs and electrical devices.
When you must report the amount of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) you place on the market and how to do it.
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
What to include in your fire prevention plan, the fire prevention measures you must put in place, a template for your plan and examples of alternative measures.
Information on waste batteries excluded from the regulations, definitions and battery types.
Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
Waste codes for common healthcare and related wastes.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
What you need to provide to the Environment Agency if you want them to consider allowing your proposed research or trial.
How to submit an appropriate environmental permit application for a landfill site, and how to carry out your activities to comply with your permit.
Guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer healthcare waste.
Standard rules for research and development activities which support products and processes associated with permitted activities at Part A(1) installations.
Rules for shipping WEEE into and out of England from 1 January 2025. How to check you are using the correct code and control.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) that are relevant to regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer all types of WEEE.
Environment Agency enforcement position on when you can treat and dispose of invasive non-native plant material without an environmental permit.
Waste codes for common packaging and domestic recyclable wastes.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by vehicle maintenance and dismantling activities.
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