Dealing with hazardous waste
What is hazardous waste and how do I deal with it?
If you produce, move, receive or dispose of hazardous waste, there are certain procedures you must follow under the Hazardous Waste Regulations. These web pages will guide you through the process of registering as a hazardous waste producer, moving or receiving hazardous waste and how to keep records of what you are doing.
NEW: changes for waste in 2008
- From 1 July 2008, waste with a total organic carbon (TOC) content of more than six per cent will no longer be accepted for landfill.
- From 10 November 2008 all mixing pits for mixing and treating hazardous wastes must cease operating.
- Businesses that produce hazardous wastes with high TOC or send their wastes to mixing pits should talk to their waste contractors about alternative management options.
- We have also made amendments to WM2. We have updated the chemical analysis assessment section to align with chemicals legislation for the assessment of H14 (ecotoxicity) and provided clarification on the direct testing of waste.
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New - Hazardous Waste Regulatory Position Statement June 2008 (Acrobat, 69KB, 1 minute)
Read our regulatory position on these changes. -
Questions and answers on our Regulatory Position Statement of June 2008 (Acrobat, 82KB, 40 seconds)
Questions you may have about these changes may be answered in this document. - What is hazardous waste?
How to work out whether the waste you produce is hazardous or not. - Register or renew as a hazardous waste producer
You need to register with us if you produce hazardous waste on your premises. - Moving hazardous waste
Download consignment notes to complete if you need to move hazardous waste - Receiving hazardous waste
What you need to do if you receive hazardous waste on your premises. - Keeping records of hazardous waste
If you move or receive hazardous waste you need to record this and maintain a register of your records. - Problematic Waste Streams
The Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC) has significantly changed the way we manage hazardous waste. Hazardous waste that must be disposed of to landfill must meet certain waste acceptance criteria. For a limited number of wastes there is currently no treatment technology available to treat the waste to meet the waste acceptance criteria limits. In such exceptional circumstances we may consider adopting an enforcement position and designating a waste a ‘problematic waste stream’. - Hazardous Waste Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to queries you might have about the hazardous waste regulations and how they affect you.
