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Rules for shipping waste plastic.
Global plastics waste is an issue of ever increasing urgency.
Check what classifies as plastic, recycled plastic and packaging components, and if the packaging you manufacture or import is subject to the tax.
Get help to classify plastics for import and export.
Identify, describe, classify, and manage waste lead acid batteries containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
The controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England.
A guide to collecting data about your packaging. This is for UK organisations affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
Public and private waste collectors must follow the regulation on collecting certain wastes separately.
UK organisations that are affected by extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging may need to get evidence of packaging waste recycling and pay disposal fees.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
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