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In Focus: Reforms of the waste exemptions system in England and Wales
Did you know that DEFRA has published a policy paper on reforming the waste exemption system in England and Wales?
The new policy targets the widespread abuse of the low-risk waste exemptions, which are often exploited to disguise illegal activities such as large-scale stockpiling and landfill tax evasion. This costs the economy an estimated £87 million each year.
To help you understand these reforms, we’ve created a free, straightforward guide to set out what’s changing.
This free guide will provide you with a clear overview of the policy paper, including:
• exemptions to be removed
• exemptions to be changed
• prohibiting the use of waste
• exemptions in specific circumstances
• direct links
• limiting the number of exemptions registered at a site
• additional information
• requirements
• waste codes