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The Legal Framework Legislation affecting waste Useful contacts on waste legislation www.wasteonline.org.uk www.netregs.com www.wastewatch.com www.envirowise.gov.uk www.environment-agency.gov.uk The legal framework surrounding waste management, both within and outside of the golf industry, is complex, often confusing and sometimes unclear. Outlined below are most significant directives affecting waste management, however it should be recognised that this list is in no way exhaustive and that other environmental and ecological legislation, such as the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) and the Habitat’s Directive, could also impart controls on waste disposal if protected species or habitats could be affected. Please contact STRI or the Environment Agency if you are unclear at any time regarding your waste management responsibilities. Numerous individual Acts and Regulations apply for individual waste streams, such as oil, batteries, pesticides, machinery, etc., and these will be discussed during the Best Practice Guide section within this publication. Before disposing of any substance, it is important to determine whether or not it is actually waste. Waste does have a fairly clear definition, which is not based on its usefulness to the owner or monetary worth. The Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Section 75-2) defines waste as one of the following categories:– Products past their expiry date Materials spilt, lost or having undergone mishap including materials, etc. contaminated as a result Contaminated or soiled materials as a result of planned action Contaminated or soiled materials as a result of remedial action (on land) Unusable parts Substances which no longer perform satisfactorily Pollution abatement processes Machining or finishing Residues resulting from: pollution abatement processes machining or finishing Contaminated materials Any substances, products or material banned by law Unwanted products WASTE MANAGEMENT Best Practice Approach for English and Welsh Golf Clubs 12
The Legal Framework Current overview of acts and directives Waste offences The EPA makes it an offence to:– Environmental Protection Act (EPA) 1990 This is the single most important piece of environmental legislation of recent times. It controls many aspects of how the environment is protected and regulated on a day to day basis. Deposit controlled waste without licence Knowingly permit controlled waste to be deposited on site Keep, treat or dispose of controlled waste Knowingly cause or permit controlled waste to be kept, treated or disposed of unless a Waste Management Licence has been issued It is also an offence to keep, treat or dispose of controlled waste in a manner likely to cause pollution of the environment or harm to human health. (This applies whether a Waste Management Licence has been issued or not.) The EPA 1990 (amended 1995) provides the main statutory framework in relation to waste. In particular the document: Defines waste Outlines the roles and functions of the waste collection/disposal authorities and Environment Agency Establishes the criminal offences, in relation to waste Lays down the waste management licensing system Establishes the statutory Duty of Care in relation to waste The Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994 The Regulations set out the procedure for obtaining a licence and also deal with revocations, suspensions, appeals, public registers and the definition of fit and proper persons. The Regulations underpin the entire waste management licensing system and provide details on the key concepts outlined under the Environmental Protection Act (EPA) 1990. A Waste Management Licence (WML) granted under the Regulations will specify the type and quantity of waste that can be received by the licence owner and may contain special control conditions. A waste holder should always refer to the Waste Management Licensing Regulations to ascertain whether a WML is required. Alternatively, advice should be sought from the Environment Agency. Failure to comply will also lead to a breach of the Duty of Care. WASTE MANAGEMENT Best Practice Approach for English and Welsh Golf Clubs 13
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