WASTE & WASTE MANAGEMENT


BIFFA URGES MANUFACTURERS TO STAY COMPLIANT AMID ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCY FINES FOR MISHANDLING HAZARDOUS WASTE


A 42 n expert from leading


sustainable waste management company Biffa is advising manufacturers to review their hazardous waste disposal processes to avoid costly fines and legal repercussions from


the Environment Agency. Mishandling hazardous waste—even unintentionally—can result in


significant penalties, with some businesses facing fines exceeding £1 million.


THE RISK OF NON-COMPLIANCE Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, businesses handling hazardous waste must follow strict regulations to prevent contamination of people, animals, and the environment. Failure to comply can result in formal warnings, prosecution,


Grace Wild, HazPack chemist at Biffa Specialist Services, outlines essential steps to ensure safe and legal hazardous waste disposal


Spring 2025 UKManufacturing


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