There are a variety of pieces of legislation which business must apply to. All legislation can be found at
http://www.netregs.gov.uk or www.opsi.gov.uk/acts.htm
The Environmental Protection Act
- Duty of Care
- Responsibility to contain waste on site
- Trade waste agreements
- Waste transfer notes for all waste disposed off.
- Consignment notes for moving waste
The Act can be found at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1990/Ukpga_19900043_en_1
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations
WEEE applies to electrical and electronic equipment (EEE) listed with a voltage of up to 1000 volts for alternating current or up to 1500 volts for direct current. This apples if you generate, handle or dispose of waste that falls under one of ten categories of WEEE.
The regulations can be found at http://www.netregs.gov.uk
Control of pollution Act 1989
All businesses have the responsibility to ensure correct measures are taken to control waste and to reduce the pollution caused from processes and movement of waste.
Any businesses who carry waste should be registered with the Environment Agency. Failure to comply is a breach of this act.
The Act can be found at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/acts/acts1989/ukpga_19890014_en_1
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
Business who deal with hazardous waste as detailed within the act should follow the guidelines to dispose of waste under the
The regulations can be found at http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20050894.htm
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