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Apply to be a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) producer compliance scheme and operate legally under your approval.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Guidance on sustainability reporting requirements for central government annual reports and accounts, which may be used by other public sector bodies.
T1 waste exemption allows you to treat waste packaging so it can be reused in its original form or becomes clean waste suitable for recycling.
What to include in your fire prevention plan, the fire prevention measures you must put in place, a template for your plan and examples of alternative measures.
How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.
Check if you operate a materials facility. Understand your sampling, measuring, recording and reporting requirements.
Check open environmental data and use it in your own applications.
U4 exemption allows you to use waste plant material or untreated wood as fuel in a small appliance to produce heat or power.
Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
T10 exemption allows small organisations, such as charities, to sort recyclable waste so that it can be recovered.
You can use this tool to find out what controls apply to exporting you waste from England to its destination country.
Standard rules for a household waste recycling centre.
Where to deposit non-hazardous dredging spoil, how to treat it, and the quantities allowed under a D1 waste exemption.
Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
Local authorities can find out how and when they’ll start to receive funding to manage packaging waste, including actions chief executives need to take.
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and waste regulations.
T12 exemption allows you to sort, repair, refurbish or dismantle waste for reuse or recovery.
How to meet 'end of waste' status for compost produced from source-segregated biodegradable waste.
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