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How to trial new operating models and technologies at regulated facilities.
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.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
Information on waste codes and descriptions to use when landspreading to improve soil health.
U11 exemption allows you to spread waste on non-agricultural land to replace manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials (such as lime) to improve or maintain soil.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store, treat and use asphalt waste without an environmental permit.
How to apply for compliance scheme approval, register, take on packaging producer responsibilities and comply.
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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.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Standard rules for research and development activities which support products and processes associated with permitted activities at Part A(1) installations.
T12 exemption allows you to sort, repair, refurbish or dismantle waste for reuse or recovery.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by vehicle maintenance and dismantling activities.
How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules.
Advice on indicative standards of operation and environmental performance for industrial sectors.
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.
Waste codes for common packaging and domestic recyclable wastes.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) for facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by mechanical treatment at a waste management facility.
This page contains Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) Waste Package Specifications and Guidance for waste packages destined for geological disposal.
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