We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
We have published a paper setting out how a geological disposal facility (GDF) would be regulated and by whom, so that the public and host communities have confidence in the regulatory system.
Schools across England will mark World Ocean Day (WOD) next month (Tuesday 8 June) by exploring the journey of plastic with the Environment Agency.
Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Islamic Festival Eid al-Fitr is at the heart of a new diversity project encouraging sustainable behaviour changes during faith-based celebrations.
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
Multi-agency visits target rise in theft of cabling and catalytic converters.
Five individuals have been arrested today (20 April) following an investigation by the Environment Agency into large-scale waste crime activity.
One jailed and the other gets a suspended sentence for failing to dispose of rubbish legally.
Preventing plastic waste will be the focus of an open virtual workshop for businesses in the Solent area today (19 April 2021).
A rogue trader has been jailed for allowing thousands of tonnes of waste - including hazardous material - to be illegally deposited at a site in Somerset.
Two company directors have been in the Old Bailey court this week for operating an illegal waste wood operation in Essex.
RWM is celebrating a prestigious industry award for our work to improve gender balance and diversity across the workforce.
Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products.
Construction firms urged to take responsibility for their waste to limit disruption to the environment.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).