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The end of waste criteria for the production and use of quality compost from source-segregated biodegradable waste.
End of waste criteria for the production of PFA and FBA for use in bound and grout applications in specified construction and manufacturing uses.
Details on when waste rules apply to your material, import and export implications and the UK environmental regulators.
When recycled gypsum from waste plasterboard is no longer waste.
Standard rules to operate a WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances.
For operators storing and repackaging healthcare waste, photographic and chemical wastes from healthcare premises and similar municipal wastes at a named location.
Standard rules to operate vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility.
Standard rules to operate metal recycling site.
Standard rules to allow storage of wastes to be used in land treatment.
Standard rules for using waste in construction (existing permits only).
Standard rules to operate vehicle storage depollution and dismantling (authorised treatment) facility.
SR2015 No 3: metal recycling and WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances.
For operators of a Part A installation with a treatment capacity of more than 75 tonnes each day and no more than 75,000 tonnes each year.
For facilities with a treatment capacity of no more than 75 tonnes a day that accept no more than 35,000 tonnes a year.
Environment Agency regulatory position on using whole waste tyres in building construction, in escape ladders in water storage reservoirs, for fendering systems and planters.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) that are relevant to regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer waste temperature exchange equipment (WTEE).
Managing radioactive waste with geological disposal
This guidance is intended to help the regulator, the regulated community, and others with an interest in water discharge activities.
What to do during the aftercare phase and what to include in an application to surrender your permit.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
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