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Access the public register for environmental information
Access the Environment Agency's public register of data.
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Register or renew waste exemptions (England)
How to register or renew waste exemptions.
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Stop invasive non-native plants from spreading
How to identify, control and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment.
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Waste classification technical guidance
Technical guidance on how to assess and classify waste.
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Discharges to surface water and groundwater: environmental permits
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or onto the ground, and how to apply.
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Waste exemption: U1 use of waste in construction
This exemption allows you to use suitable waste rather than virgin raw material or material which has ceased to be waste - for example by complying with a Quality Protocol.
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Carrier bag charges: retailers' responsibilities
Find out when you must charge a minimum of 5p for single use plastic carrier bags, bags you're not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.
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Packaging waste: producer responsibilities
Obligated packaging producers must register and meet their waste packaging recycling and recovery responsibilities.
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Hazardous waste: consignment note guidance
What information the consignment note must contain, who has to complete each part and when it has to be completed.
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Waste exemption: D7 burning waste in the open
This exemption allows you to burn plant tissue and untreated wood waste from joinery or manufacturing in the open air.
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Waste duty of care code of practice
This code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in England and Wales.
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S2 waste exemption: store waste in a secure place
The S2 waste exemption lets you store certain waste at a secure site separate to where it was produced, before transportation to another site for recovery.
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Waste: import and export
There are European and UK rules governing how you can ship waste into or out of the country.
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Regulations: waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors.
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Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) public registers
Registers of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) producers, approved exporters, approved authorised treatment facilities and producer compliance schemes.
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End of life vehicles (ELVs): guidance for waste sites
How to apply to be an authorised treatment facility (ATF) for ELVs, comply with ELV regulations and meet recycling targets.
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Packaging waste: apply to be an accredited reprocessor or exporter
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
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Environmental permitting charges guidance
How the Environment Agency charges for activities that need an environmental permit and the charges you must pay.
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Control and monitor emissions for your environmental permit
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
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Regulations: batteries and waste batteries
Guidance for manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers.
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