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How to dispose of household waste legally. Check your council’s website for bin collection, bulky waste collection. What you must do if using private companies
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Register or renew registration with the Environment Agency to transport, buy, sell or broker waste.
Packaging regulations: environmental requirements, recycling
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
T6 exemption allows you to chip, shred, pulverise or cut waste wood and plant matter to make it suitable for a specific purpose.
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly.
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and waste regulations.
Environment Agency data for waste accepted and removed from sites with environmental permits for waste management activities.
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