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Guidance on interpreting the legislation on radioactive substances in England, Northern Ireland and Wales.
The T10 exemption allows small organisations, such as charities, to sort recyclable waste so that it can be recovered.
Information on waste batteries excluded from the regulations, definitions and battery types.
Find out when the Environment Agency classes a motor vehicle as waste and waste controls apply.
When you must report the amount of electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) you place on the market and how to do it.
The Environment Agency has provided these low risk waste positions (LRWPs) for waste operations that it considers may be suitable for an exemption.
Guidance for EEE producers on how to accurately report the weight of EEE they place on the market under the waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) regulations.
This guidance is aimed at helping readers understand the permitting and other requirements specific to Radioactive Substances Regulation.
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.
The S3 waste exemption lets you store sewage sludge at a site where it will be used in accordance with the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989.
Sampling and chemical testing of untreated sewage, treated sewage effluents and trade effluents.
The D6 exemption allows you to dispose of small amounts of specific waste that have been produced on site in an incinerator.
Environment Agency enforcement position on when you can store and treat hazardous waste cable without the correct waste codes on your permit or exemption.
Environment Agency's regulation of Hinkley Point, about EDF’s appeal, how you can find out about environmental permits and other activities at Hinkley Point.
Unofficial list of waste description codes listed in annexes to the WSR.
The requirements for packaging HHGW
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The U12 exemption allows landscapers, farmers and growers to spread mulch as a protective covering onto land around trees, bushes or plants.
The U9 exemption allows you to use waste in place of raw materials to manufacture a finished product.
Environment Agency regulatory position on storing lead acid vehicle batteries, cable and gas cylinders at HWRCs when the correct waste codes are not in your permit.
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