Hazardous/Special Waste

This guidance is a supplement (Appendix D) to our Technical Guidance (WM2) on the assessment and classification of hazardous waste. It should be used in conjunction with WM2. The main aim of this document is to provide guidance on the sampling of waste. It is a legal requirement to correctly assess and classify your waste. […]

A short guide produced by the Environment Agency for householders and contractors on the management of hazardous waste from domestic premises. This guide highlights that many of the products we use in our homes for cleaning, gardening, vehicle maintenance and even personal hygiene contain dangerous substances and are hazardous waste once discarded. If your local

Most businesses are likely to produce some hazardous waste. As producers of the waste they are responsible for ensuring it is managed correctly. This guidance note has been produced by the Environment Agency to help small to medium sized businesses that produce small amounts of common hazardous waste. It explains how to determine if your