Environment Agency ‘could face judicial review’ over waste guidance

A waste sector trade body has warned that proposed guidance on non-hazardous waste exceeds the Environment Agency’s (EA) powers and opens up the regulator to the risk of judicial review.

by Conor McGlone
UROC said the guidance would force the closure of smaller waste sites, resulting in increased levels of waste crime. Photograph: Getty Images
UROC said the guidance would force the closure of smaller waste sites, resulting in increased levels of waste crime. Photograph: Getty Images

Sign in to continue

Sign in

Trouble signing in?

Reset password: Click here

Email: report@ends.co.uk

Call: 020 8267 8120

Register for
Free Trial

  • 14 day access to subscriber-only content

Register

Subscribe

Prices on request

  • Full access to endsreport.com for 12 months
  • Monthly print issues
  • Clear and accessible guidance on relevant legislation
  • Integration with ENDS Compliance Manager helping you plan ahead and ensure compliance for your organisation
  • Individual or bespoke multi-user packages available

See all benefits