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Waste
Is the quantification of Asbestos in Soils still a lottery?
It would seem so according to the latest Asbestos in Soils Scheme (AISS) published report for Round 13 June 2017. Whilst the UK laboratories taking part in the scheme, run by the HSL, all passed […]
The cost of operating illegal waste sites in England is expected to rise from 1st of April 2018
You may think from the above statement is only of passing interest but actually operating illegally could be as simple as not being compliant with the conditions which apply to a waste exemption or not […]
New_Interaction between Environmental Permitting and Local Authorities’ Statutory Nuisance duties
Clarification has just been published for England and wales over government’s interpretation of the relationship between Environmental Permitting and local authorities’ statutory nuisance duties. It is interesting to note the attention drawn in this document […]
Consultation _ transposition of the public exposures and justification aspects of the 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive
The 2013 Euratom Basic Safety Standards Directive (2013/59/EURATOM) lays down safety standards for protecting against the dangers arising from exposure to ionising radiation. It scope includes not only medical, occupational exposure but public exposure scenarios such […]
Regulatory Position Statement (RPS) 206 : Use of unbound IBAA in certain construction activities
The Environment Agency have published on-line RPS 206, which applies, if you use unbound municipal Incinerator Bottom Ash Aggregate (unbound IBAA) in certain construction activities. Essentially, if you comply with the conditions of the RPS, […]
Are you leaving decommissioned pipes in the ground?
If so, you might need an environmental permit. The Environment Agency’s (EA) Regulatory Position Statement 8 (RPS 8) published on-line in June states that “Old pipes that are taken out of use (decommissioned) are classified […]
Waste Misclassification – Don’t get caught out!
Landfill Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) are not relevant to hazardous waste classification. A WAC test will not identify whether a waste is hazardous or non-hazardous. Yes the above appears in the number one spot for […]
Resource Efficiency – Where is the WRAP construction waste reduction knowledgebase now?
You may have noticed that WRAP (Waste Resource Action Programme) now focuses on three priority areas – Food and Drink; Clothing and Textiles; and Electricals and Electronics. Between 2002 and 2014 WRAP in collaboration with […]
Landfill Tax Rate Increase but legislation to simplify disposal is still draft
From the 1st April 2017 the standard rate of Landfil, Tax for the UK is £86.10 and the lower rate is £2.70. Whilst Landfill tax has been devolved to Scotland since 1st April 2015 the […]