This British Standard is a code of practice for methods of storage, collection, segregation for recycling and recovery, and on-site treatment of waste from residential and non-residential buildings and healthcare establishments. This British Standard is applicable to new buildings, refurbishments and conversions of residential and non-residential buildings, including but not limited to retail and offices. It should not be used as the only source of information.
The management of healthcare waste from hospitals and waste oil from any establishment are not included within the remit of this code of practice.