Waste Exemptions Reform

Understand the impact of waste exemption reforms

Following the 2018 waste crime consultation, significant reforms to waste exemptions are being introduced across England and Wales. These changes aim to close loopholes that have allowed exemptions to be misused, strengthening regulation and creating a fairer, more transparent system for legitimate operators.

This focused 15-minute interactive course provides a clear introduction to the reforms and their practical implications. You’ll explore what is changing, why these updates matter, and how they affect individuals, organisations, and operations across the resources and waste management sector.

Designed for quick learning, the course equips you with the knowledge to understand the new requirements and support compliance with confidence.

Course Details

Format: Microlearning

Duration: 15 minutes

Entry requirements: None. However, you will need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.

CIWM member price: £0.00

Non-member price: £0.00

About this course

Gain a clear understanding of waste exemption reforms and the confidence to ensure your operations remain compliant in a stronger, more regulated system.

Understanding waste exemptions
Develop a clear understanding of what waste exemptions are and how they are used in practice.

Why reforms are needed
Learn the background to waste exemption reforms and the issues they are designed to address.

What’s changing
Understand which exemptions are being updated and how the new requirements will apply.

Preparing for change
Discover the practical steps you can take to ensure compliance with the updated regulations.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to understand recent changes to waste exemptions and their impact on day-to-day operations.

It is particularly relevant for:

  • CIWM members
  • Operatives working with waste materials
  • Team leaders, supervisors, and site managers
  • Environmental and compliance professionals
  • New entrants and graduates preparing to work in the sector

Whether you are managing waste activities, overseeing compliance, or building your knowledge, this course will help you understand the reforms and apply them confidently in practice.

Course Structure

This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.

This course covers:

  • Understanding waste exemptions: What they are and how they work
  • Why reform is happening: The background and drivers for change
  • What’s changing: Key updates to exemptions and how they apply
  • Preparing for compliance: Practical steps to meet the new requirements

eLearning available 0.25 CPD

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