Chemical waste guidance for UK sites
Plain English guidance on classification, storage, legislation and collection planning for commercial chemical waste.
Waste Exemptions Explained
A waste exemption allows certain waste activities to take place without an environmental permit. This guide explains the four types of exemption, how registration with the Environment Agency works, the conditions and limits, and how hazardous waste is treated.
Read guide 7 min
What Is COSHH?
COSHH stands for the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health. This guide explains what the COSHH Regulations 2002 cover, what counts as a substance hazardous to health, what employers are responsible for and how COSHH relates to chemical waste.
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What Is ADR?
ADR sets the rules for carrying dangerous goods by road. This guide explains what it covers, the nine classes of dangerous goods, who has duties under it and how it relates to chemical waste.
Read guide 6 min
What Is Hazardous Waste?
What hazardous waste means for UK businesses, how it is classified and what information is required before chemical waste collection.
Read guide 12 min
10 Examples Of Chemical Waste
Ten examples of chemical waste found on UK sites, with an explanation of classification and the information required before collection.
Read guide 14 min
Hazardous Waste Rules for the Workplace
An overview of UK workplace hazardous waste rules, classification, records and the information required before chemical waste collection.
Read guide 13 minStill not sure how to dispose of your chemical waste?
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