Intelligent management of waste is often overlooked, but taking the time to stay compliant will reduce costs and make your operations more sustainable.

European and UK governments place waste issues high up on the environmental agenda.  Waste collection, handling, and disposal will be subject to significant increases in costs and tighter regulatory controls over the next few years.

Below you can see the main legislation and implications on waste operators.

Overview of Key Legislation and Fiscal Drivers Implications of Legislation for Waste Operators
  • Environment Protection Act (EPA)
  • Producer Responsibility (Packaging) Regulations
  • Landfill DirectiveLandfill Tax / Aggregate Levy
  • Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
  • Animal By-Products Order (ABPR)
  • End of Life Vehicles (ELVs)
  • Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE)
  • Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
  • Restriction on Hazardous Substances (RoHS)
  • Hazardous Waste Regulations
  • The Battery Directive
  • Permit for waste treatment / storage sites
  • Exemption from permit and Landfill Tax
  • Feasibility Studies and Site Selection Reviews
  • Development of Waste Management Tools
  • Planning application
  • Environmental impact assessment

For information on how E4environment you to stay compliant in the waste sector, call us on 01743 343403.