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How to report a business or organisation that is not separating or collecting recyclable waste in line with the Simpler Recycling rules.
Information on waste codes and descriptions to use when landspreading to improve soil health.
Guidance on the performance standards for automatic isokinetic samplers used in the measurement of emissions from industrial chimney stacks, flues and ducts.
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
Environment Agency enforcement position on using non-waste absorbents to solidify saturated soils and slurry wastes produced during utility works repairing water infrastructure mains and connections.
SR2015 No 16: metal recycling site.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste institutional mattresses containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
T24 exemption allows farmers to anaerobically digest manure, slurry and vegetation on their farms to produce digestate for use as fertiliser or soil conditioner.
U14 exemption allows you to mix ash back into the soil to return some of the nutrients from the burnt crops and vegetation.
U9 exemption allows you to use waste in place of raw materials to manufacture a finished product.
For operators of a small metal recycling facility accepting no more than 5,000 tonnes of waste each year with no more than 100 tonnes on site at any one time.
Environment Agency enforcement position on shredding waste upholstered domestic seating (WUDS) containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
T32 exemption allows you to treat non-hazardous pesticide washings in a biobed or biofilter.
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store fly-tipped waste, waste from trash screens and public litter bins without an environmental permit.
Environment Agency regulatory position on using unbound incinerator bottom ash aggregate (IBAA) in construction.
Principles setting out what the Environment Agency expects from permit holders carrying out radioactive substances activities.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, treating, and using excavated utilities wastes classified under RPS 298.
Environment Agency regulatory position on the use of manufactured topsoil made from waste.
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