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Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Environment Agency survey of informed stakeholders suggests 18% of all waste in England may be illegally managed
Environment Agency regulatory position on how to classify excavated waste from street works and utility works when you cannot take samples before excavation.
Contamination of recycling by food or general waste
Call for evidence requesting views, data and evidence on how we can achieve the near elimination of biodegradable waste disposal in landfills from 2028.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
How councils should deal with litter, refuse and dog mess, and the penalties they can give.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, treating, and using excavated utilities wastes classified under RPS 298.
Publication serving as a compendium of key statistics on waste and resource.
Guidance on the implementation of Port Waste Reception Facilities for ships and harbours/ports/terminals. The purpose of revising this MGN is to reference new methods of payment for Port Waste Exemption applications.
The Environment Agency is urging businesses and the public to help in the fight against waste crime.
Environment Agency regulatory position for local authorities, or contractors acting on their behalf, who operate household waste recycling centres and, or bulky waste collection services from households.
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