EA publishes guidance on classification of mechanically treated waste

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The Environment Agency (EA) has published guidance on classification codes for common wastes produced through mechanical treatment at waste management facilities, including vehicle and metal shredder residues, mixed and segregated wastes, minerals, and refuse derived fuels. The EA has also published a new collection page, consolidating existing guidance documents on identifying and classifying different types of waste before it is sent for recycling or disposal, such as construction and demolition waste, healthcare and related wastes, and packaging waste and recyclables, among others.