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How to trial new operating models and technologies at regulated facilities.
How to destroy the POPs in waste and when you can recycle, recover or reuse waste containing POPs. How to apply to permanently store waste containing POPs.
If you put EEE on the UK market you must follow rules on both the EEE you sell and the EEE that becomes waste (WEEE).
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.
For waste operators and exporters classifying some waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) devices, waste components, and wastes from their treatment.
How to comply with your permit, including maintenance, record keeping and pollution reporting requirements.
How to complete waste or materials facility returns, and deadlines for submission.
When you can use PCBs and equipment, products or materials containing them, and how to register, label and dispose of them.
Guidance for regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer chemical waste.
Explains what is prohibited, how to describe and classify it and the duty to separate mixed waste.
Apply to become an approved authorised treatment facility (AATF) and how to operate legally under the approval.
Use this tool to check the code and control for your waste shipment.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) that are relevant to regulated facilities with an environmental permit to treat or transfer all types of WEEE.
How to send returns to the Environment Agency and waste producer if you receive or dispose of hazardous waste.
A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
How to apply for accreditation, comply with your accreditation and packaging waste technical information.
The T23 exemption allows you to compost small volumes of vegetation, cardboard and food waste to spread on soil to add nutrients or improve the structure.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing, treating, and using excavated utilities wastes classified under RPS 298.
How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.
How to check if your waste is international catering waste (ICW) and how to store, transport and dispose of it.
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