The Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005

Duty to separate mixed wastesE+W

20.—(1) [F1Paragraph (2)] applies to the holder where—

(a)the hazardous waste has been mixed other than under and in accordance with a waste permit F2... , whether by the holder or a previous holder; and

(b)separation is both—

(i)technically F3... feasible; and

(ii)necessary in order to comply with the Waste Directive conditions.

(2) The holder must make arrangements for separation of the waste to be carried out in accordance with a waste permit or registered exemption as soon as reasonably practicable.

[F4(2A) Where separation is not required pursuant to paragraph (2), the holder must make arrangements for mixed hazardous waste to be treated at a facility authorised by a waste permit to treat that waste.]

(3) In this Regulation “separation” means separation of a waste from any other waste, substance, or material with which it has been mixed.

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