Gov Waste Legislation
This section provides an overview of key legislation governing waste management, disposal, and environmental protection. Understanding these legal requirements is essential for ensuring compliance, reducing environmental impact, and maintaining safe operations.
National and local waste management laws and regulations
Main Gov.uk waste management hub
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Business/Commercial waste Responsibilities
Visit LinkWaste Duty of Care code of practice
Visit LinkWaste Management Plan England
Visit LinkResources and Waste Strategy for England
Visit LinkFind your local council
Visit LinkHousehold recycling/local waste services
Visit LinkCompliance Legislation
Environmental Protection act 1990 – Section 34 Duty of Care
Visit LinkEnvironmental Protection Act 1990 – Full Act
Visit LinkThe Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011
Visit LinkEnvironmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulation 2016
Visit LinkHazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
Visit LinkEnvironmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991
Visit LinkObligations for businesses and individuals handling waste
Waste Duty of Care code of practice
Visit LinkCheck Registered waste carriers, brokers and dealers
Visit LinkWaste Environmental Permits
Visit LinkWaste Exemptions
Visit LinkWaste Exemptions guide
Visit LinkEnvironmental Agency Public Register
Visit LinkGuidance on hazardous and non-hazardous waste classification
Waste Classification Technical Guidance / WM3
Visit LinkClassify Different types of waste collection
Visit LinkHazardous waste overview
Visit LinkHazardous waste consignment notes guidance
Visit LinkDuty of care waste transfer note form
Visit LinkCarriage of dangerous goods (CDG) - HSE
Visit LinkRecord-keeping, reporting, and compliance requirements
Waste Transfer Note Guidance
Visit LinkWaste transfer note template
Visit LinkHazardous waste consignment notes
Visit LinkHazardous waste consignees
Visit LinkHazardous waste regulations record-keeping section
Visit LinkEnvironmental compliance scoring
Visit LinkDigital waste tracking service
Visit LinkOfficial government resources and legislative updates
Environmental Agency Organisation page
Visit LinkDEFRA resource and waste updates/blog
Visit LinkUK Waste statistics
Visit LinkWaste Import and exports Guidance
Visit LinkWaste exports control tool
Visit LinkPublic register for environmental information
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