Hazardous waste guidance for UK sites
Straightforward explanations of the rules that apply to your waste, written by the people who handle it every day.
What is an EWC code? A guide to List of Waste codes
EWC codes, also called List of Waste codes, are the six-digit codes used to classify waste in the UK. This guide explains how the codes are built, what the asterisk means, the four entry types and why the producer is responsible for getting the code right.
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The waste hierarchy and hazardous waste: what UK guidance says
The five steps of the waste hierarchy, how official guidance applies them to hazardous waste, and the declaration that appears on every consignment note.
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Hazardous waste rules in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
Hazardous waste is regulated separately in each UK nation. This guide sets out the regulator, the main regulations and the consignment note system in each.
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Hazardous waste producers, holders, carriers and consignees: who does what
The four roles in the hazardous waste chain in England, and what each one is responsible for under official guidance, from classification to consignee returns.
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What is hazardous waste? A UK guide for businesses
How UK law defines and classifies hazardous waste, based on GOV.UK and Environment Agency guidance.
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What affects hazardous waste disposal costs?
The factors that shape the price of a hazardous waste collection, and the information we need to quote.
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