Wastes arising from agricultural premises and mining and quarrying activities will be subject to waste management controls under the new Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 which became operational on 31st July 2006.

As well as highlighting these regulations at various shows and meetings, EHS has produced a comprehensive guidance pack for farmers to explain the implications of the new regulations and highlight when exemptions are required, available below for download (PDF).

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Duty of Care - AWG1 ( .pdf - 120KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Stop Tipping Stop Burning - AWG2 ( .pdf - 75KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Waste Infill - AWG3 ( .pdf - 61KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Wall Chart - AWG4 ( .pdf - 97KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Exemptions Guidance - AWG5 ( .pdf - 472KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemptions Pack - Exemptions Form - AWG6 ( .pdf - 226KB)

Agri-Waste Guidance And Exemption Pack - FAQ - AWG7 ( .pdf - 226KB)

Please click to view the Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006