Backyard Burning of Waste Control Local authorities may take action against those who carry out unauthorised burning of waste in backyards.
Commercial Food Waste Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate commercial food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.
Extractive Industries Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the management of waste from quarries to prevent or reduce environmental damage.
Farm Plastic Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the sale and use of plastic film on farms to ensure it is collected and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Household Food Waste Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate domestic food waste disposal to ensure the waste is suitable for composting.
Packaging Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate the disposal of packaging waste by businesses.
Plastic Bag Levy Regulations Enforcement Local authorities regulate compliance by retailers with the plastic bag levy. Retailers must charge customers for plastic bags at the point of sale.
Tree and Hedge Cutting Enforcement Local authorities may require landowners to cut trees, shrubs, hedges and other vegetation on their lands that interferes with the safe use of a public road or footpath. Local authorities may take action against landowners.