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Waste
The challenges faced by our clients
When is waste not actually waste? This is the type of question our specialist team of environmental lawyers frequently advise on. Waste can pose difficulties for clients in all sectors in determining when a substance is waste, what legal obligations relate to it, how it should be categorised and when exemptions apply. Recent extensive changes in waste law regarding waste separation, landfill restrictions and waste permitting have made this a confusing and complex area.
How Eversheds can help
Our expertise includes: team have extensive experience and can advise on:
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the definition of waste and when a substance is "discarded"
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waste separation and classification requirements
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waste "duty of care" obligations and regulatory compliance
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hazardous waste
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Brownfield remediation and waste
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waste exemptions and permits
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transfrontier shipment of waste
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site waste management plans
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investigation and enforcement
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appeals against permit conditions, variations or revocations and enforcement and suspension notices.
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