Reuse of waste affected by reclassification

From this summer, changes to the classification of certain wastes could potentially prevent their reuse or result in the requirement for greater pre-treatment. The reuse of waste materials is a frequent practice in several industries, for example, reusing excavated...

Consultation on proposals to tackle waste crime

Last week, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) opened a consultation into proposals to tackle waste crime in England and Wales, blaming criminal activity and poor performance in the waste industry for undermining efforts to improve resource...

Reminder! Annual environmental monitoring data due in New Year

The year’s review of environmental monitoring data and assessment are due for submission to the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales by end of January with performance and pollution inventory data (for installation permits only) due end of February 2018. The...

The true implications of the EA’s proposed fee increases

Wiser Environment has been reviewing the consultation documents to understand the implications for operators new and old. The documentation is structured in a way that makes direct comparison between proposed and current charges very difficult but whilst we continue...