Waste Management Regulations – the legislation and business advice

Welcome to FWi’s round-up of the legislation associated with the Waste Management Regulations.

New agricultural waste regulations came into force on 15 May 2006 which stopped producers from using a farm tip or dump.

UK:

Waste plastics timeline – key dates/ regulations

New Environment Agency guidance on forthcoming landfill regulations relating to non hazardous waste. The guide describes the new regulations and suggests methods that could be used to deal with certain wastes.

General info on the agricultural waste plastics collection and recovery programme

ENGLAND: 

DEFRA overview of waste management regulations for England & Wales

Waste recycling directory – search for companies that can recycle or treat waste

ADAS waste expert Bob Watson, answers some of the key concerns from farmers about what the waste regulations mean

Environment Agency info on waste management licences and exemptions

SCOTLAND: 

SEPA advice on the national waste plan for Scotland

Full Animal By-Products Regulations (2003), via Netregs

Useful links to copies of all waste legislation specific to Scotland

WALES:

See ‘England’ – many DEFRA pages apply to England & Wales

NORTHERN IRELAND:

Environment & Heritage Service overview of waste management licensing

List of accredited reprocessors and exporters

IRELAND:

Farm Waste Management & Dairy Hygiene Scheme details – includes what’s involved and funding