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Is your waste Hazardous waste?

Everything you will ever need to help you make an informed decision about the status of your waste, if you still can't decide call one of our technical customer service team.


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WM2 latest ammendments

The WM2 guidance was updated in November 2005, as a result of changes in domestic legislation. A further review is planned in 2006-07, when comments will be sought from external stakeholders.


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The WM2 guidance was updated in November 2005, as a result of changes in domestic legislation. A further review is planned in 2006-07, when comments will be sought from external stakeholders.


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Preparation for the introduction of The Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

As previously advised, the new Hazardous Waste Regulations come into force on July 17. If you are a producer of hazardous waste, you need to know your legal obligations under this Act and the impact it is likely to have on your business. The principal changes wrought are as follows:-

Notification of Premises to Environment Agency – you need to register with the EA as a producer of hazardous waste. If you fail to register you commit an offence and will not be able to legally dispose of your wastes. We highly recommend that you register now – if you would like Boxclever to register your premises please return the previously issued registration form (also available as a download below) as soon as possible.

Registered Hazardous Waste Producers are liable to summary inspection by the EA (which has the power to issue spot fines for breaches of the Regulations).

The mixing of hazardous wastes is prohibited – including mixing with non-hazardous.

The consignee (ie. Boxclever) for your hazardous wastes is required to supply you with a written report detailing the ultimate disposal of your waste types together with a copy of the fully completed consignment note. You are obliged to make sure you receive this report and keep the record available for inspection.

The consignee for your hazardous waste is charged with collecting statutory charges for the EA and reporting all hazardous waste transfers by waste type. This is a substantial task and administrative charges will be increased.

The responsibility for defining (characterising) your waste types is expanded to include:-

EWC code
Quantity
Chemical components and concentrations
Physical form
Hazard code
Container type and size
Packing group
UN number
Proper shipping name
UN class
Special handling requirements

The EWC code is particularly significant and likely to be an area of scrutiny by the EA.

Boxclever will, of course, render as much assistance as possible to ensure a smooth transition to the new regime.

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Hazardous Waste
Management Ltd 5 Saddlecote
Worsley
Manchester
M28 2HB

Tel: 0161 850 0501
Fax: 0161 850 0502

sales@boxcleverwaste.co.uk