Key points

Key points of this new legislation for England and Wales include:

The term "special waste" has been replaced by the term "hazardous waste"
The definition of hazardous waste has been aligned with the Hazardous Waste Directive.
The European Waste Catalogue has been transposed into legislation by means of The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005
Removal of the exemption for household waste but with a remaining exemption for domestic waste, with the exception of waste containing asbestos and also separately collected fractions.
Bringing agricultural waste within the legislation from 1 September 2006.
A requirement that producers of hazardous waste pre-register premises at which hazardous waste is produced (for which there is a fee). There are certain exceptions to this and these can be found at (www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/special/pdf/hwr-faq.pdf)
Removing the requirement to pre-notify the Environment Agency prior to individual movements of hazardous waste once registered as a producer.
Providing examples of the various types of form (Schedules 4 to 7) that should be used to accompany hazardous waste whenever it is moved. The forms are designed to ensure that an accurate description of waste accompanies it whenever it is moved.
Requiring consignees to provide the Environment Agency with a quarterly return that details consignments they have received during that period.
Requiring consignees to make a return notification to producers confirming receipt of Hazardous Waste

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