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Waste management

The waste management industry is central to delivering necessary changes in the way we manage waste.

We regulate waste management activities including the transport, treatment and disposal of wastes.

Our main regulatory role in the sustainable management of waste is to protect people and the environment through a system of waste permitting; compliance assessment and monitoring and enforcement.

We provide advice on applications for permits and guidance on regulatory compliance and good practice.

We also provide data and information on waste production, recovery and disposal in our strategic waste management assessments.

  • What you must do

    On this page you can find out what you must do to comply with regulations relating to the waste management industry

  • Register or renew as a waste carrier or broker

    Work out whether you need to register as a waste carrier or broker, or whether you are exempt. Find out how to apply for, or renew, your registration.