A second consultation on the controls on the handling, transfer and transport of waste
The Waste Strategy for England 2007 sets out a blueprint for waste prevention and re-use, landfill diversion and investment in waste infrastructure. To ensure the strategy is a success, illegal waste activity must be effectively tackled. Illegal waste activity, predominantly fly-tipping is a significant threat to the environment, as well as the quality of life of the general public.
The consultation is in two parts. One includes proposals for the introduction of new powers for the Environment Agency and local authorities to be able to instantly seize vehicles that have been involved in, or are suspected of being involved in, a number of waste offences.
The second consults on a number of proposed measures aimed at modernising and simplifying the waste duty of care and waste carrier/broker registration regimes.
The consultation also seeks views on a partial impact assessment and a draft set of regulations.
The closing date for responses to this consultation is 17 September 2008.
- Consultee letter
- List of consultees
- Consultation document on the duty of care, waste carriers and waste brokers (PDF 650 KB)
- Consultation document on the seizure of vehicles (PDF 300 KB)
- Partial Impact Assessment (PDF 150 KB)
- The Waste Controls (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 - draft SI (PDF 60 KB)
- Details of Consultation Seminars (PDF 10 KB)
Further information
Page modified:
28 August 2008
Page published:
13 June 2008