EA introduces time and material charges

From today (1st October 2018), the Environment Agency will be charging time and materials following a pollution incident, for assessing information submitted to meet a permit condition and for sites of high public interest. Satisfying permit conditions We understand...

EA urges ELVs to get fire prevention plans in place

The Environment Agency has urged end-of-life vehicle (ELV) recyclers to put fire prevention plans in place following the UK’s hot summer and a spate of fires. In 2017, the EA states that there were 24 reported fires at ELV sites, up from 21 in 2016. With above average...

Looking for Junior Environmental Consultant to expand our team

Due to continued growth, Wiser Environment is looking to recruit a Junior Environmental Consultant to expand our team. This exciting opportunity will see the successful candidate exposed to a wide range of experiences, delivering a full breadth of environmental...

Reclassification of waste guidance published

The updated technical guidance WM3 on the classification and assessment of waste has been released by the Environment Agency. The update published at the end of June introduces changes to the classification of wastes as ecotoxic (hazardous property 14, or HP14) i.e....

Wiser speaking at CARS and Metal Recycling event

Wiser Environment’s Andrew Lake, will be speaking at the Let’s Recycle organised Complete Auto Recycling Show and Metal Recycling Event next month. The joint event, held in Stoneleigh on 11th and 12th July, includes a two-day conference as well as live demonstrations,...