Over the next few weeks the Environment Agency's Chemical Compliance Team will be running a compliance campaign targeting dental practices. This is being run to assess the level of compliance with legislation relating to waste disposal and the use of amalgam separators. This will be initially localised small scale campaign (in the east of the country) which may be repeated in the future depending on its results.

Subject to findings during the campaign, the Agency intends to produce a guidance document in conjunction with the SMDSA to assist waste producers.

For further help or advice regarding collection and disposal of amalgam separator waste, please use the contact form on this web site, or click the "Our Members" tab at the top of this page for a list of members who provide this service. 

Alternatively, you may wish to discuss your query with the Environment Agency directly:

Email to chemicalrestrictions@environment-agency.gov.uk

Telephone 08708 506506 - ask to speak to Matthew Hallam or Gemma Simpson Regulatory Officers

Waste and Industry Regulatory Service Chemical Compliance Team Environment Agency Quadrant 2, 99 Parkway Ave, Sheffield, S9 4WF