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An explanation of the UK shipping regulations relating to the prevention of pollution from sewage. Includes information on equipment requirements and exemptions for unmanned non-self-propelled barges.
What you need to do before you send waste to a landfill site.
What you must do to manage manure, fertiliser and soil to prevent runoff, erosion and leaching.
Read about the GCA 2024 Groceries Sector Survey results.
What the UK has done to improve waste water treatment and meet its commitments under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
How to work out the VAT on building work and materials if you're a contractor, subcontractor or developer.
For the first time, over 1.2 million ‘eligible’ non-household customers in England can choose their water supplier (from 3 April 2017).
Poster to help independent retailers understand what they need to do to comply with consumer law.
Immediate actions in response to detection of vaccine derived polio virus type 2 (VDPV2) in London sewage samples.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, treating, and using excavated utilities wastes classified under RPS 298.
This section summaries mechanisms for controlling discharges and limiting or preventing pollutants entering the water.
The D2 exemption allows older rolling stock not fitted with appropriate collection facilities to deposit sanitary waste onto the track.
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.
The U10 exemption allows you to spread specific waste on agricultural land to replace manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials (such as lime) to improve or maintain soil.
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