The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 These regulations govern
the production and disposal of hazardous waste products. Under
the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, which became effective on
16 July 2005, commonplace items such as televisions, lead-acid
batteries and fluorescent light tubes, have joined the existing
list of toxic, corrosive and irritant substances. This means
that an increasing number of businesses will for the first time
be defined as hazardous waste producers, and will have to meet
the new 'waste acceptance criteria' (WAC). The majority of
businesses producing hazardous waste will need to register with
the Environment Agency, and could face substantial fines and
possible prison sentences if they fail to comply with the
regulations. The Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 have been
amended variously in recent years. As of 6 April 2009, if you
produce less than 500kg of hazardous waste in any year, you do
not have to register with the Environment Agency. The previous
limit was 200kg. Multiple amen