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Guidance on applying the waste hierarchy
Publication Year
2011
Document Status
Current
Abstract
Comprises guidance on applying the 'waste hierarchy', a five step framework for dealing with waste. Details what the waste hierarchy is, how it works, what businesses and public bodies need to do. Also covers key questions and ideas for dealing with waste in line with the hierarchy.
Document History
Document type: guidance. First published: 15 June 2011.
Publisher Information
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is a UK Government department. They are committed to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and work to secure a healthy, resilient, productive and diverse natural environment. This work has formerly been carried out by the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Department of the Environment.
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