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Environmental Update (December 2009)

Hazardous waste limits increased in Wales

In Wales, you can now produce up to 500kg (increased from 200kg) of hazardous waste in any 12-month period without registering with the Environment Agency. The changes were introduced in The Hazardous Waste (Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 and bring Wales in line with England. Businesses must continue to follow strict rules on how to store and dispose of hazardous waste regardless of how much they produce.

Even if you are exempt from registering, you must still use a consignment note to accompany hazardous waste as well as using a registered (or exempt) waste carrier.