What are the main Environmental regulations
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE 2013)
- ISO 14001
- Hazardous Waste Regs 2005
- The Waste Regulations 2011
Purpose of the:
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Covers waste management and emissions into the environment.
Purpose of the:
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE 2013)
The purpose of this regulation is to reduce the amount of waste electrical and electronic equipment which is incinerated or sent to landfill.
Key parts of the:
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations (WEEE 2013)
- Systems must be set up to allow the separation and treatment of WEEE.
- Treatment must be carried out by an Authorised treatment facility.
- Systems must be set up to prioritise the reuse of whole appliances.
- Systems must be set up to provide recovery of WEEE.
- Must be recovered/recycled by a reprocessor or exported by an approved exported for recovery or recycling.
Key parts of the:
Environmental Protection Act 1990
Allows the secretary of state to:
* Prescribe standard limits for the amount of substance which may be released.
* Prescribe standard requirements for the measurement of release. E.g. Flowmeters.
- The above may be different for each case, depending on the processes, localities, and other circumstances.
* Allocate quotas for releasing substances.
What is ISO 14001:
Internationally recognised (voluntary) standard for Environmental Management Systems.
Key Parts of ISO 14001:
- Provides a framework for companies to design and implement their Environmental Management System (EMS).
- Allows companies to ensure they’re taking the correct measures to comply with legal requirements and reduce their environmental footprint.
Purpose of:
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
Governs the management and disposal of hazardous waste in England and Wales.
Key parts of:
Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005
- Hazardous waste must be recovered and disposed if without endangering human health or the environment.
- Waste producers must classify their waste and store hazardous waste separately from their commercial waste.
- Must ensure a licenced carrier collects their hazardous waste with the appropriate permits.
- Storage of the waste must meet the regulations standards. Have proper control measures to avoid pollution and harm to health and the environment.
- Each time hazardous waste is collected, a consignment form must be filled out.
Purpose of:
The Waste Regulations 2011
These regulations act as a framework for managing and disposing of waste in England and Wales. They aim to promote efficient resource use, reduce environmental harm, and encourage the recycling and recovery of waste.
Key parts of:
The Waste Regulations 2011
Duties in relation to the waste hierarchy:
An establishment must apply the waste hierarchy as a priority order:
- Prevention
- Preparing for re-use.
- Recycling
- Other recovery (e.g. energy recovery).
- Disposal.
Duties in relation to collection of waste:
An establishment or undertaking which collects the following waste must do so by separate collection:
- Paper
- Metal
- Plastic
- Glass
