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When a material is waste, is a by-product or meets ‘end of waste’ status.
What animal by-products (ABPs) are, how to set up a site that uses them safely, the paperwork you need, and how to dispose of them.
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering environmental issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
How food shops, manufacturers, and distributors must dispose of or handle former foodstuffs or food waste.
Waste codes for common wastes produced by mechanical treatment at a waste management facility.
Frameworks which explain how to achieve end of waste status for certain waste derived materials.
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
From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.
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