Waste Management Legislation
It's an alarming statistic that UK business alone is estimated to have produced over 80 million tonnes of waste in 2005. According to the Environment Agency, less than 45% of this waste is recycled and over 35 million tonnes will go straight to landfill.
The Legislative Landscape
UK businesses have faced a sharp increase in the demand to be more environmentally aware in recent years, with pressure coming from both official sources and consumers. Environmental legislation, financial pressures and public opinion are all forcing businesses to become much more accountable for the volumes of waste and pollutants they produce, and for the environmental damage their commercial operations may cause. This trend can be seen in the recent rise of ‘producer responsibility’ and ‘polluter pays’ legislation.
Guidance
The waste arena is heavily legislated, in order to protect the environment, its people and to divert waste away from landfill. PHS Wastemanagement, as well as Government bodies, have produced guidance on complying with waste legislation.
We've tried to make it as simple as possible to outline your responsibilities, and also to highlight our responsibilities as a waste management provider.
We have a team of experts on hand to advise you on the actions that need to be taken that are most effective and efficient for you, as well as the environment. Contact Us to arrange an appointment with one of our team, or to find out more about what you can be doing to comply with waste legislation.