Waste Management

New rules affecting the collection of hazardous waste were introduced in England and Wales in June 2005. The Hazardous Waste Regulations replaced the Special Waste controls. Under the new regulations producers or consignors of hazardous waste are required to register their premises. Producers must separate hazardous waste from the general waste stream. The regulations create cradle-to-grave documentation for the movement of hazardous waste. This requires licensed hazardous waste disposal carriers and treatment plants to keep appropriate records of hazardous waste and provide the Environment Agency with quarterly disposal and recovery information