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Special waste arisings, 1986/7-2003

United Kingdom

Special waste arisings

The amount of special waste in the UK has remained roughly constant over the last 5 years at around 5 million tonnes per year.

It is difficult to compare long term trends due to regular definition changes.

In Detail:
Special Waste
Further Information:
Source:
Environment Agency
Key Facts:
Total annual waste
Sustainable Development Indicators:
Framework Indicator: Waste
Data Tables:

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Page last modified: 13 February 2006
Page published: 13 February 2006

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