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Hazardous waste

1. Overview

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Some wastes need extra controls on their handling, transport and disposal. These are known as hazardous wastes.

When you have completed this section you will know:

  • how to identify the hazardous wastes on your site
  • when you need to register as a producer of hazardous waste
  • what paperwork you need to transport your hazardous waste
  • who you can give your hazardous waste to.

It should take you less than 15 minutes to complete this section.

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Examples of food and drink waste

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