Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005

The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, as amended perform the following functions:

• Replaces The Special Waste Regulations 1996.

• Provides definition of Hazardous Waste. (See also The List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005)

• Regulates safe management of hazardous waste.

• Sets out requirement for cradle to grave documentation of movement of hazardous waste.

• Collectors of hazardous waste must keep thorough records and provide the Environment Agency with quarterly returns.