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Since it is everyone’s responsibility to always keep our environment safe, the government has implemented the Environmental Protection Act 1990 which was made for Scotland, Wales, and England. It ensures that UK businesses can well control waste properly by following all the regulations made under this act regarding collection, transfer, and disposal. If these businessmen do not show seriousness towards this act, then the environment has to suffer, however, they also have to face its consequences like paying fines. This act not only covers waste but also many other things related to controlling noise and maintaining the purity of nature etc.

Although this act has 164 sections to make the environment pollution-free, on this blog we will discuss only those which were made specifically for waste management. If you also run a business then all these details are very important for you.

An Easy-to-Understand Guide to Environmental Protection Act 1990 for Businesses

To ensure that you do not face any difficulty in understanding this Act, we have divided it into several parts and then explained it simply, which are as follows:

• Controlling waste is the responsibility of every industrial, domestic and commercial business.
• Under section 33, it is mentioned that the storage, recycling or disposal of waste should be done following appropriate standards.
• Section 34 refers to the Duty of Care, It makes clear that business has to bear for any matter relating to the management of waste material.
• If waste is dumped in such a way that it has a negative impact on the environment, it would be considered an illegal act.
• The business needs to have a license to manage the waste properly and safely. Apart from this, it is also important to get registered by adhering to the legal requirements set by the environmental agencies.
• A collector license is needed for a business to take the waste and dispose of it in the proper place.

Put Waste in Its Place

Follow Our Simple Tips to Abidey by Environmental Protection Act 1990

The points given below will tell you how you can protect yourself from offences and also make your business eco-friendly by complying with the Environment Protection Act 1990.

• Every business must use only legally registered waste transporters. For this, you have to verify whether their name is included in the government's waste carrier list or not.
• No matter how much waste is being generated from your business, you should have a clear record of the transfer of that waste. You should have at least 2 to 3 years of data so that you can show proof if needed in the future.
• Manage your business in a way that minimises emissions and waste and has no impact on our natural resources.
• Noise is also a part of pollution, along with odours, so make sure your business is able to thoroughly address processes related to such matters.

“A little contribution to an environment resulting in a nurturing future”