WASTE DISPOSAL
Opalrange Limited Follow A Directive Known As The Waste Framework Directive,The Directive Establishes A Framework For The Management Of Waste Across The European Community. It Also Defines Certain Terms,Such As 'Waste','Recovery',And 'Disposal',To Ensure That A Uniform Approach Is Taken Across The EU. It Requires Member States To;
The Legislation Requires That Anyone Who Treats,Keeps,Deposits Or Disposes Of Waste Needs A Waste Management Licence(Unless Exempt Or Excluded),Which Is Issued By The Environment Agency. A Key Objective Of The Licensing System Is To Ensure That Waste Is Recovered Or Disposed Of Without Endangering Human Health And Without Using Processes Or Methods Which Harm The Environment. It Is Also An Offence To Transport Controlled Waste Unless Registered With The Environment Agency.
Duty Of Care
Opalrange Limited Abide By The Duty Of Care As Introduced Under The Environment Protection Act. Anyone Who Imports,Produces,Carries,Keeps,Treats Or Disposes Of Waste Is Subject To A Duty Of Care Whereby They Must Take All Reasonable And Applicable Measures;
The Public Health and Protection department may be able to take action if waste is attracting pests or may present a risk to health.
Should waste provide food or harbourage for rats or mice, action can be taken requiring the owner of the land to remove it or treat for any infestation.
Waste that may cause harm can constitute a statutory nuisance. For action to be taken the nuisance must be or be likely to be, prejudicial to people's health or interfere with a person's legitimate use and enjoyment of land.
Opalrange Limited Follow A Directive Known As The Waste Framework Directive,The Directive Establishes A Framework For The Management Of Waste Across The European Community. It Also Defines Certain Terms,Such As 'Waste','Recovery',And 'Disposal',To Ensure That A Uniform Approach Is Taken Across The EU. It Requires Member States To;
- Give Priority To Waste Prevention And Encourage Reuse And Recovery.
- Ensure That Waste Is Recovered Or Disposed Of Without Endangering Human Health And Without Using Processes Which Could Harm The Environment.
- Prohibit The Uncontrolled Disposal Of Waste,Ensure That Waste Management Activities Are Permitted(Unless Specifically Exempt).
- Establish An Integrated And Adequate Network Of Disposal Installations.
- Prepare Waste Management Plans.
- Ensure That The Cost Of Disposal Is Borne By The Waste Holder In Accordance With The Polluter Pays Principle.
- Ensure That Waste Carriers Are Registered.
The Legislation Requires That Anyone Who Treats,Keeps,Deposits Or Disposes Of Waste Needs A Waste Management Licence(Unless Exempt Or Excluded),Which Is Issued By The Environment Agency. A Key Objective Of The Licensing System Is To Ensure That Waste Is Recovered Or Disposed Of Without Endangering Human Health And Without Using Processes Or Methods Which Harm The Environment. It Is Also An Offence To Transport Controlled Waste Unless Registered With The Environment Agency.
Duty Of Care
Opalrange Limited Abide By The Duty Of Care As Introduced Under The Environment Protection Act. Anyone Who Imports,Produces,Carries,Keeps,Treats Or Disposes Of Waste Is Subject To A Duty Of Care Whereby They Must Take All Reasonable And Applicable Measures;
- To Prevent Another Person Illegally Treating,Keeping,Depositing Or Otherwise Disposing Of The Waste.
- To Prevent The Escape Of Waste.
- To Ensure That The Transport Of The Waste Only Occurs To An Authorised Person And That The Transfer Is Accompanied By A Written Description Of The Waste.
The Public Health and Protection department may be able to take action if waste is attracting pests or may present a risk to health.
Should waste provide food or harbourage for rats or mice, action can be taken requiring the owner of the land to remove it or treat for any infestation.
Waste that may cause harm can constitute a statutory nuisance. For action to be taken the nuisance must be or be likely to be, prejudicial to people's health or interfere with a person's legitimate use and enjoyment of land.