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Asbestos regulations for your commercial property
If you’re the landlord, tenant or managing agent of a commercial property you may be responsible for managing asbestos, unless your contract or lease says otherwise.
Classify different types of waste
Contents - Overview - Construction and demolition waste - Packaging waste and recyclables - Electronic and electrical equipment - Vehicle and oily wastes - Healthcare and related wastes
Contaminated land
Contents - Overview - Who decides if land is contaminated - Dealing with contamination
Dispose of business or commercial waste
Contents - Your responsibilities - Sorting and storing waste - Waste transfer notes - Contacts
Environmental taxes, reliefs and schemes for businesses
Environmental taxes encourage your business to operate in a more environmentally friendly way. There are taxes and schemes for different types and size of business.
Find a local hazardous waste disposal service
Certain household products may pose a risk to human health or the environment if not disposed of correctly. Find out if your council offers a service to help you get rid of hazardous waste like chemicals and batteries.
Fuel consumption and emissions for vans
Check fuel consumption and emissions figures for any new van or light commercial vehicle on sale in the UK.
Green Deal: energy saving for your home
Contents - Overview - Improvements and benefits to your home - Get an assessment - Getting the work done - How to pay - Moving into a property with a Green Deal
Hazardous waste
You must make sure hazardous waste produced or handled by your business in England causes no harm or damage.
Hazardous waste producer registration (Wales)
You must register premises in Wales where you produce or hold (for example collect or remove) hazardous waste. Hazardous waste is waste that can be harmful to human health or the environment
Packaging waste: environmental responsibilities
You must follow environmental regulations when designing, filling or importing packaging.
Preventing air pollution
Contents - Local controls - Dark smoke - Boilers and furnaces
Report an environmental incident
Call the Environment Agency incident hotline to report an environmental incident
Check defences against coastal erosion in your area
Find out how the government plans to manage coastal erosion in your area.
Asbestos in your home
Get information about asbestos and its disposal from your local council.