TABLE OF CONTENTS You should find that at least some of the following regulations apply to your organisations. The list is for general guidance and is not exhaustive.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Part II 'The Duty of Care' and the associated Code of Practice 1996
Vetting of waste carriers.
Disposal of controlled waste.
Evidence of compliance.
The Special Waste Regulations 1996
Disposal of special waste.
Evidence of compliance.
Landfill Tax Regulations 1996
The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991
Licensing of waste carriers.
Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 and amendments
On site compactors, etc. are exempt from the Regulations but have to be registered with the Environment Agency.
Landfill (England and Wales) Regulations 2002
Landfills shall be classified: hazardous, non-hazardous, inert.
Landfill permits specify conditions.
Certain materials banned, including tyres, liquids, explosive, corrosive, etc.
Closure and aftercare provisions.
Transfrontier Shipment of Waste Regulations 1994
Need for a certificate issued by the Environment Agency to ship waste out of or into the UK, etc.
Asbestos Licensing Regulations 1983 and Control of Asbestos at Work Regulations 2002
Notice must be given before carrying out any work involving the handling of asbestos.
Asbestos wastes must be properly labelled.
Asbestos wastes must be consigned as special waste to a designated licensed site.
Environmental Protection Act 1990: Part 1 and the Environmental Protection (Prescribed Processes and Substances) Regulations 1991 and subsequent amendments
Prescribed processes.
Evidence of compliance.
Pollution Prevention and Control Act 1999
Redefines prescribed processes...
