Waste types and controls—controlled waste
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Practice notesWaste types and controls—controlled waste
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Practice notes
Controlled waste is subject to legislative control. It is defined in Part II to the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA 1990), see Definition of controlled waste below.
This Practice Note covers the meaning of controlled waste in England and Wales only.
Key provisions dealing with controlled waste
The table below sets out key provisions dealing with controlled waste in England and Wales.
| Details | Key provisions | Related content |
| The prohibition on unauthorised or harmful depositing, treatment or disposal of controlled waste.Fixed penalty notices | EPA 1990, s 33section 69 of the Environment Act 2021 (EA 2021) | Practice Note: Unauthorised or harmful deposit, treatment or disposal of waste |
| The waste duty of care in respect of controlled waste. | EPA 1990, s 34; Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011, SI 2011/988, reg 35 | Practice Note: Waste duty of care—controlled waste |
| The requirement to register as a waste carrier when transporting controlled waste. | Sections 1 and 2 of Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989 | Practice Note: Waste carriers, brokers and dealers—when is a registration required? |
| The requirement to register |
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