Hazardous waste legislation (England, Northern Ireland and Wales)
This page provides links to key pieces of relevant environmental legislation. Most of the links will direct you to the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) or Statute Law Database (SLD) websites.
It is important to remember that different parts of the UK have variations in environmental laws.
The future legislation section provides details of environmental legislation that is due to come into force as well as information on proposed developments in environmental law:
If you are implementing an environmental management system (EMS) for your business, you can use this list of key legislation to start compiling your legislation directory. Remember to check other environmental topics for legislation that may relate to your business activities.England and Wales
- Environmental Protection Act 1990
- Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 SI 894
- Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 SI 1806
- List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005 SI 895
- List of Wastes (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2005 SI 1673
- List of Wastes (Wales) Regulations 2005 SI 1820
- Hazardous Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 SR 300
- Hazardous Waste (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 SR 461
- List of Wastes Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 SR 301
- List of Wastes (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2005 SR 462
- Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 SI 2778 (including updates to 2004)
Further information
The current legislation lists provide links to key environmental statutes and regulations.
For further information on relevant legislation contact your environmental regulator or local council.
