Waste scam hits Lincolnshire farmers
A scam in Lincolnshire has left farmers near the town of Grantham with bills of up to £300,000 after discovering…
Agricultural Waste Management
Agricultural waste management is an important, though often forgotten part of farming and agriculture.
It is important that all agricultural waste, from silage plastics to redundant machinery, is stored, collected and disposed of in a responsible and safe manner.
Farms have a duty of care just like any other business, to dispose of waste safely, with no harm to human health or the environment.
Since 2005, they are no longer allowed to burn or bury agricultural waste, or dispose of it in domestic waste bins.
Agricultural waste is defined as waste produced as a result of agricultural activity but does not include waste produced at sites such as riding stables, equine centres, farm shops or kennels.
To ensure that your farm or agricultural business is following the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) it is important that farms dispose of their waste with an approved business provider.
Commercial Waste is passionate about assisting farms and businesses in agriculture understand their waste needs.
Contact us now to find out more.
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