Waste Compliance Taskforce

UROC is delighted to be part of the WACT working group and contribute to tackling waste crime in order to support legitimate waste and resource operators. To be part of such a diverse group of organisations representing sectors across the industry as well as regulators from the devolved nations and those who are impacted by waste crime – really does give WACT an edge in bringing together a vast array of ideas and perspectives that work harmoniously for the same core objectives of driving compliance and stamping out illegal activity

Having been involved in its formation through the Life SMART Waste project, Natural Resources Wales welcomes the launch of WACT. NRW view this as a valuable forum where representatives can share the benefit of their experiences and insights to provide new perspectives and instigate collective action on the waste challenges we face in Wales and across the UK.

ESA is pleased to support the work of the Taskforce which chimes with our own work on tackling waste crime by raising awareness of and compliance with waste regulations, promoting proactive and effective enforcement and supporting policy makers to develop more effective ways to help keep the criminals out of our sector.

Tackling the growing issue of waste crime is going to require much more proactive cross-sector collaboration. For RECOUP, ensuring plastic is recycled through auditable, transparent and legal systems is key, as is the development of more robust UK reprocessing infrastructure. UK governments and the resources and waste sector are already working more closely in this area and WACT, with its wider membership, has an important contribution to make to the development of smarter and more effective frameworks to deal with waste crime.

As a business committed to making compliance with waste regulations easier for organisations and individuals alike, Dsposal are proud to be long-standing members of the Waste Compliance Taskforce. Its particular value comes in bringing together a diverse group representing a wide range of sectors and stakeholders to exchange information and share best practice.

I am very pleased to be part of the WACT Taskforce as waste crime is a huge and ongoing problem in the industry. I see my clients affected by waste crime daily so it is great to be part of the Taskforce to try and effect change in this problematic area.

Tackling the issue of waste crime is a priority for all waste streams as it has a huge effect on local communities, the environment and bonafide businesses.  The Wood Recyclers’ Association is therefore delighted to be a part of WACT. We look forward to sharing experiences and working with partners across the board to help support the waste and recycling industry in general as well as the waste wood sector.