Courses in waste legislation
Understand the essential legal requirements of managing waste. Choose from three courses which have been designed to focus on the different waste legislation in England, Scotland and Wales.
All courses provide an excellent introduction to waste legislation in the UK and help you appreciate your key legal obligations in relation to waste management and the associated compliance documentation you need to be aware of.
As the courses cover legal responsibilities throughout the whole waste management chain they are relevant to anyone who produces, carries or treats waste.
Waste Legislation Essentials in England
This course will address the legislation in England, highlighting the differences in the devolved nations.
It is delivered in a classroom style and covers:
- Key issues in relation to waste definition
- The practical implications of Duty of Care
- Hazardous waste controls
- Implications of environmental permitting
- Waste controls including waste pre-treatment and waste acceptance criteria
Waste Legislation Essentials in Scotland
Gain an understanding of the essential elements of sustainable wastes management in Scotland and related legal drivers.
This course is delivered in a classroom style and covers:
- Waste legislation in Scotland including recent changes and their implications
- Key issues in relation to waste definition; problems created and solutions
- Duty of Care
- Overview of Pollution prevention controls (PPC) and special waste controls
Waste Legislation Essentials in Wales
This course will explore the scope of waste policy in Wales and is perfect for anyone needing to understand the range of complex legislation relevant to waste and resource management.
It is delivered in a classroom style and covers:
- Key issues in relation to waste definition
- The practical implications of Duty of Care
- Hazardous waste controls
- Implications of environmental permitting
- Waste controls including waste pre-treatment and waste acceptance criteria
An overview Waste Legislation Essentials course is also available as an e-learning option and will covers essential waste legislation in the UK. For more information visit the CIWM Knowledge Hub.
Choose and book your course below