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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.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.
Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
Find out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators.
This section describes the mechanisms that control the collection, transport, treatment, storage and disposal of waste.
How you must control and monitor emissions from your activities that may cause pollution.
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