Hazardous Waste
Hazardous waste is classified by the Environment Agency as needing specific control and disposal routes. Hazardous wastes are generally regarded as hazardous to the environment, and in many cases hazardous to human health.
The management and disposal of hazardous wastes are subject to a specific regulatory framework. Other wastes are regulated, but have a different set of requirements and tend not to be hazardous to health.
Related Documents and Guidance:
HS P021 Hazardous Waste Policy - this document has been replaced by HS P800 Safe Management of Chemicals, Other Hazardous Substances, and their Waste Policy and will be decommissioned in May 2026. In the meantime, please treat this document as a Safety Code of Practice.