Resources

ESA - Environmental Services Association

http://www.esauk.org/

Tel: 020 7824 8882

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is the UK's trade association for companies providing waste and secondary resource management and associated environmental services.

CIWM - Chartered Institute of Waste Management

http://www.ciwm.co.uk/

Tel: 01604 620426

The Chartered Institute of Waste Management (CIWM) is the professional body setting the standards for individuals working in the waste management industry.

SMDSA – Sanitary Medical Disposal Services Association

http://www.smdsa.com/

The SMDSA is a member association for organisations involved in collection and disposal of wastes, in addition to associated activities such as the manufacture of specialist containers and environmental consultancy.

HSE - Health & Safety Executive

http://www.hse.gov.uk/

Tel: 0845 345 0055

The HSE works to promote safe working environments to prevent death, injury and ill health and those affected by work activities.

Home Office

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/

Tel: 020 7035 4848

The Home Office is the lead government department for immigration and passports, drugs policy, counter-terrorism and police.

DEFRA – Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs

http://www.defra.gov.uk/

Tel: 08459 33 55 77

The Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affaris (DEFRA) is a Government Department in the UK looking to secure a healthy environment in which we and future generations can prosper.

EA- Environment Agency

http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/

Tel: 01709 389 201

The Environmental Agency (EA) is responsible to the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and aims to protect and improve the environment promoting sustainable development.

NetRegs

http://www.netregs.gov.uk/

Tel: 08708 506 506

NetRegs provides free environmental guidance educating small and medium-sized businesses in the UK about what is required to comply with environmental law and protect the environment.