Waste Management Legislation 2011

Disposing of waste can be a complicated process for businesses, particularly since the Waste Management Regulations 2011 came into effect. “Reduce – reuse – recycle” has become a familiar saying for the waste industry, but now the EU has created a new hierarchy which is more complex and certainly less catchy – “prevention, preparation for reuse, recycling, other recovery and disposal”.

Actions to Reduce the Environmental Impact of Waste

This means that all businesses and organisations in the UK have a legal obligation to think carefully about all waste that they produce, and take steps in the Hierarchy to reduce their environmental impact.

  • Prevention
  • Preparation for Reuse
  • Recycling
  • Other Recovery
  • Disposal

Want to ensure you're compliant? Contact PHS Wastekit on 0800 169 3454 to find out how we can help you.

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