Waste duty of care code of practice
Publication Year
2016
Document Status
Withdrawn
Abstract
Issued under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, providing practical guidance on how to meet waste duty of care requirements. Covers: scope of the duty of care; waste duty of care requirements for householders and waste holders; other waste laws for waste holders; hazardous waste; producer responsibility regulations; separate collection; landfill; and importing or exporting waste.
Document History
Superseded by Waste duty of care code of practice (DEFRA, 2018).
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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