Health and Safety Executive

Waste management and recycling

Refuse collection in a street

These web pages cover the main processes and the main causes of injury and illness associated with them.

Each topic provides information and advice to help improve health and safety in the waste management and recycling industry.

Health and safety made simple

The basics for your business

Waste Industry Safety and Health (WISH) Forum

WISH forum

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Sickness absence survey

HSE are undertaking a nationwide survey of sickness absence across the waste and recycling industry in collaboration with HSL and the WISH forum.

More information on the survey


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