UK Statutory Instrument 2005 United Kingdom

List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005

What this means for your business

1 obligations
1 penalties
1 guides
Enforced by
Environment Agency, OPSS, ECJU
Applies to
United Kingdom
On this page
1 compliance obligation, 1 practical guide
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What you must do

1 compliance obligation under this legislation.

Management duties 1

Manage waste safely under duty‑of‑care rules

Unlimited fine

If you control, store, transport or otherwise manage waste, the Duty of Care Regulations 1991 require you to plan and monitor the handling of that waste so it does not harm people or the environment. You must assess risks, keep records and ensure suitable containers and facilities are used.

Any Person Schedule 2 Historic England When you receive, store, treat, or dispatch hazardous waste

Penalties for non-compliance

1 penalty under this legislation. 1 carry an unlimited fine.

Unlimited fine

Manage waste safely under duty‑of‑care rules

Unlimited fine

Schedule 2 Penalises: Manage waste safely under duty‑of‑care rules

Practical guidance

Our guides explain how to comply with the requirements above.

Dispose of hazardous waste

How to classify, store, and dispose of hazardous waste from your business premises in compliance with the Hazardous Waste Regulations …

Sections and provisions

5 classified provisions from this legislation.

1 Duties

Duties 1

  • Schedule 2 The Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991