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Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
This page describes the concept of immobilising and encapsulating hazardous materials within a wasteform and how adequate immobilisation can be proven as part of Disposability Assessment submissions.
When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
Our dedicated Waste Services teams deliver and develop integrated waste management capabilities, support national strategies, and manage customer and supplier relationships across the waste lifecycle.
The Waste Metric Dashboard summarises progress on the diversion of waste away from disposal to the LLW Repository and on the environmental performance of the National Waste Programme.
How to meet 'end of waste' status for digestate produced from anaerobic digestion of source-segregated biodegradable waste.
Identify, describe, classify, and manage waste lead acid batteries containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Rules to follow if you put batteries, including batteries in vehicles or appliances, on the UK market for the first time.
This page explains how engagement between Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) and waste packagers helps the development of safe waste packaging solutions in an efficient manner.
This page provides a list of acronyms used in the Waste Package Guidance produced by Nuclear Waste Services (NWS).
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