If you are UK based and carrying waste (such as tree arisings) you may need to register
as a waste carrier. Contact the Environment Agency on 0645 333 111 for further details.
Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994.
The Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations 1991
Control of Pollution Act 1974.
Public Health Act 1936
Refuse Disposal (amenity) Act 1978
Food and Environment Protection Act 1985. (FEPA)
Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989.
Environment Protection Act 1990.
Clean Air Act 1993.
Control of Smoke Pollution Act 1989.
Water Act 1989.
Publications
The Registration of Waste Carriers. Leaflet. Scottish Environment
Protection Agency.
Health & Safety at Composting Sites - A Guidance Note for Site Managers. Book. Available from the The Composting Association.
Waste Management, The Duty of Care, A Code of Practice. Booklet.
HMSO. ISBN 0-11-753210-X.
Mulch - black polythene to aid tree establishment. ARN 71/87. AAIS
Mulch - sheet mulches: suitable materials and how to use them. ARN
72/87 AAIS
Mulch - Wood chips as mulch or soil amendment. ARIN 123/94.AAIS
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