Waste incineration legislation
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:
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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.
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England and Wales
Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2007 SI 3538
Introduces a system for environmental permits (and exemptions) for industrial activities and waste operations including landfill and waste incineration and sets out the powers, functions and duties of the regulator.
Northern Ireland
Waste Incineration Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 SR 390
Amends the Pollution Prevention and Control Regulations 2003, particularly on incineration and co-incineration of waste.
Waste Incineration (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2004 SR 35
Amends an error in 2003/390.
Scotland
Waste Incineration (Scotland) Regulations 2003 SSI 170
Prevents the operation of certain waste incineration installations or mobile plants without authorisation.
The Waste Incineration Regulations make several amendments to the Pollution Prevention and Control (PPC) Regulations, and in particular they replace Section 5.1 of Schedule 1. For more information about the PPC Regulations, follow the link below:
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