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When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by mechanical treatment at a waste management facility.
The Digest of Waste and Resource Statistics is a compendium of statistics on a range of waste and resource areas.
Identify, describe, classify and manage waste institutional mattresses containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
Report discarded syringes, needles and other drug related items in public places to your council
UK sanctions corrupt actors undermining democratic governments in Foreign Secretary's latest steps to crack down on corruption and illicit finance.
A national anti-littering campaign to make littering culturally unacceptable in a generation.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
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
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