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Non-nuclear radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, types of permits, how to apply, change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit.
Guidance on sampling methods and methodologies for materials facility operators, including information about sampling areas, equipment, schedules and compliance
When to reject hazardous waste and what to do if you are the consignee, carrier, producer or holder.
Putting geological disposal into context
Identify, describe, classify, and manage waste lead acid batteries containing persistent organic pollutants (POPs).
The U4 exemption allows you to use waste plant material or untreated wood as fuel in a small appliance to produce heat or power.
Guidance for designated collection facilities (DCF) and charities on how to comply with WEEE and waste regulations.
The D1 exemption allows you to deposit dredging spoil on the banks of the water it was dredged from and treat it by screening and removing water.
A permanent solution for the UK's higher-activity radioactive waste
Standard rules to operate a household, commercial and industrial waste transfer station with treatment.
Working in partnership to shape future plans and benefits
This guidance is for any business or public body which generates, handles or treats waste.
How to check if your waste is international catering waste (ICW) and how to store, transport and dispose of it.
How the Environment Agency regulates discharges and radioactive waste disposals from Sellafield through environmental permitting.
Apply for approval as a facility to treat, recycle or export waste batteries for treatment and recycling and the rules you must follow.
How to submit an appropriate environmental permit application for a landfill site, and how to carry out your activities to comply with your permit.
Standard rules to operate a mobile plant for the treatment of soils and contaminated material, substances or products.
Nuclear site radioactive substances regulation (RSR), when you need a permit, how to apply, how to change (vary), transfer or surrender your permit
What you need to provide to the Environment Agency if you want them to consider allowing your proposed research or trial.
This guidance explains the standards (appropriate measures) for facilities with an environmental permit to mechanically treat metal waste in shredders.
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