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Guidance note - hazardous waste minimisation
Guidance note - hazardous waste minimisationGetting rid of waste is an expensive business; some estimates put the cost at approximately 4.5% of annual turnover, so cutting the amount of hazardous waste being sent to landfill etc. will help the enviro... Read more
Guidance note - statutory nuisance - enforcement
Guidance note - statutory nuisance - enforcementIf you're responsible for causing a statutory nuisance, you're likely to receive much interest from your local authority environmental health department. Our guidance document identifies how you should de... Read more
Waste data summary
Waste data summaryIf you're serious about reducing waste and improving recycling rates, one of the first steps is to record how much waste is currently being disposed of. Use our waste data summary to note your findings.Less wasteWhen implementing a w... Read more
Consignment note
Consignment noteIf you send hazardous waste from your premises, you must complete a consignment note. Use our form to stay on the right side of the law.Legal requirementThe Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 introduced the duty to r... Read more
Waste transfer note
Waste transfer noteWhen waste is taken from your site, a waste transfer note must be completed. It should identify the nature and quantity of the waste, and the location of the site it's being taken to. Never allow waste to be taken away without one. ... Read more
Guidance note - duty of care
Guidance note - duty of careWaste is a dirty business at the best of times, but not complying with one of the many laws that control waste disposal in the UK can cost you dearly. To help you decipher these laws, why not use our guidance note?What is ... Read more
Guidance note - managing hazardous waste
Guidance note - managing hazardous wasteIf you need to dispose of batteries, chemicals, oils, etc. you must comply with the hazardous waste legislation. Our guidance note explains how this applies to your business as a waste producer.What is hazardou... Read more
Guidance note - oil storage
Guidance note - oil storageYou can't store oil in any old container. It must be specifically designed for the purpose and capable of preventing the contents from getting into the ground surface. Oil storage guidance noteThe exact content and requireme... Read more
Guidance note - discharge of waste water
Guidance note - discharge of waste waterIf you want to allow waste water to leave your land and pass into the ground or nearby waters, there are certain legal loopholes to jump through. Our guidance note explains more.Protecting the environmentIf bus... Read more
ISO 14001 environmental policy statement
ISO 14001 environmental policy statementIf you want to implement a new environmental policy, or freshen up what you have, use our master document.DemandsIt's becoming increasingly common for businesses to be asked to provide an environmental policy. I... Read more
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