Waste Management Legislation

There are many pieces of legislation which apply to waste in the UK.

This section is intended only as a brief general guide to overall approaches to waste management regulation in England and Wales. While it is not a detailed summary of the law throughout the United Kingdom, it could help you identify whether your business is compliant. Click on any of these links to find out more.

• The Waste Incineration (England & Wales) Regulations 2002
• The Special Waste Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2004
• The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005
• The List of Wastes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2005
• The Environmental Protection Act 1990
• The Pollution Prevention and Control (England and Wales) Regulations 2000
• The Pollution Prevention and Control (Scotland) Regulations 2012
• The Pollution Prevention and Control (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2003
• The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005
• The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

For more detailed information on waste regulations, please visit: Environment Agency