London South West, UK - The EU waste framework directive which made reuse a legal priority over recycling for all member states, has now been incorporated into law for England and Wales. The 2011 waste regulations for are for businesses that:
- produce waste
- import or export waste
- carry or transport waste
- keep or store waste
- treat waste
- dispose of waste
- operate as waste brokers or dealers.

The hierarchy sets out, in order of priority, the waste management options which must legally be considered:
1. prevention
2. preparing for reuse
3. recycling
4. recovery, eg energy recovery
5. disposal

For more see the Netregs government website and Defra

Defra

Netregs.gov.uk: Waste regulations 2011

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Date Modified: July 29, 2011, 12:45 PM