Farm waste regulations are now in force
UK - Farmers are reminded by the Environment Agency that they are now no longer able to tip waste on their land and restrictions on the open burning of synthetic waste materials have also been introduced.
16 May 2006
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New agricultural waste controls came into force at midnight on 14 May.
The NFU has warned that farmers need to be fully aware if a farm tip is found to be used on or after May 15 2006, it will result in severe penalties for the farmer concerned and costly remediation of the site.
But another key provision of the regulation does allow farmers to register exemptions with the Environment Agency
The EA has produced a comprehensive exemptions pack to help farmers through this registration process (available by phoning 0845 603 3113).
Source: FWi
