Skip to Content
Home page Talk to us Keeping up to date Information on events Volunteering information
 
 
About the community waste sector
Setting up, running and closing organisations, projects
Partnerships
Strategic information
Community waste organisations
Other useful websites
Community Composting NetworkCommunity Recycling NetworkFurniture Recycling NetworkLondon Community Recycling Network
Defra , UK - Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Text size
Resize text smaller Reset text size Resize text larger

Waste legislation

To operate legally as a community waste organisation or project, you must be compliant with current waste legislation. Therefore, for those setting up or running a community waste organisation or project, it is vital that you are up-to-date with current waste legislation.

This section provides links to websites that explain waste legislation and point out the things that you will need to be aware of and compliant with.

Links

Community Composting Network

  - the collection and composting of catering waste in the UK is governed by the Animal By-Products Regulations (ABPR). This document is a briefing on the regulations covering the basics of the legislation and related issues on the design and management of catering waste composting facilities

Environment Agency

  - a simple guide to assist community sector re-use/refurbishment organisations in complying with waste regulations (.doc)

Environment Agency

  - environmental guidance for small businesses

Environment Agency

  - guidance for Community Groups, Charities and Not-for-profit organisations

Let's Recycle

  - information about waste legislation

NetRegs

  - Guidance for Community Groups, Charities and Not-for-profit Organisations This section includes guidance on applying for licences and permits, and information on the funding and support available.