The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005 establish the official classification system for waste in England, transposing the European Waste Catalogue into domestic law. The Regulations require all waste to be assigned a six-digit waste code, determining whether it is hazardous or non-hazardous and which regulatory controls apply to its storage, transport, treatment and disposal.
Correct waste classification is the foundation of waste compliance in England. These Regulations underpin duties under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and related waste legislation by defining how waste must be categorised. Misclassification can lead to unlawful handling, incorrect consignment, and serious enforcement action. The Regulations apply across all sectors that produce, manage or dispose of waste.
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