Legislation concerning waste has developed over recent years; there are numerous Acts of Parliament that set out a regulatory system for waste management in the UK. Helistrat offers advice and guidance on the many regulations that affect your business, including:

• TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING (ASSESSMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECT) REGULATIONS 1988
• TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1990
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT 1990
• PLANNING AND COMPENSATION ACT 1991
• CONTROLLED WASTE REGULATIONS 1992
• WASTE MANAGEMENT LICENSING REGULATIONS 1994
• TRANSFRONTIER SHIPMENT OF WASTE REGULATIONS 1994
• ENVIRONMENT ACT 1995
• SPECIAL WASTE REGULATIONS 1996
• FINANCE ACT 1996 AND LANDFILL TAX REGULATIONS 1996
• WASTE MINIMISATION ACT 1998
• POLLUTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL ACT 1999

European and national Legislation has a major impact on commercial waste management and affect many initiatives regarding policies and procedures for managing and clearing waste. EU waste legislation comprises three key elements:

Horizontal legislation

- establishing the overall framework for the management of wastes, including definitions and principles

Legislation on treatment operations

- such as landfill or incineration, which may set technical standards for the operation of waste facilities

Legislation on specific waste streams

- such as waste oil or batteries, which may include example measures to increase recycling or to reduce hazards

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