Canllawiau Atal Llygredd

Mae Asiantaeth yr Amgylchedd, Asiantaeth yr Amgylchedd Gogledd Iwerddon (NIEA) a SEPA wedi cynhyrchu amrediad o Ganllawiau Atal Llygredd (PPGs) DU-eang. Targedir pob PPG at sector neu weithgaredd diwydiannol penodol a’i nod yw i ddarparu cyngor ynghylch cyfrifoldebau cyfreithiol ac arfer amgylcheddol da.

The following PPGs may be relevant to your paper and cardboard business.

PPG 1 General guide to the prevention of pollution (Adobe PDF – 95.8KB)

PPG 2 Above ground oil storage tanks (Adobe PDF - 276KB)
For above ground oil storage tanks, excluding oil refineries and distribution depots.

PPG 3 Use and design of oil separators in surface water drainage systems (Adobe PDF – 78.6KB)
For identifying where an oil separator is required and, if so, what size and type of separator is appropriate.

Oil separator manufacturers - Version 10, March 2010 (Adobe PDF - 65KB)
The separators listed in this document have passed the performance type test in accordance with Clause 8.3.3 of the European Standard for Separator Systems, BS EN 858-1:2002.

PPG 4 Treatment and disposal of sewage where no foul sewer is available (Adobe PDF – 244KB)
For selecting the correct sewage disposal, treatment and disposal options, and maintenance and legal requirements.

PPG 7 Refuelling facilities (Adobe PDF – 664KB)
For delivery, storage and dispensing of fuels at liquid fuel refuelling facilities of all sizes. Also see:

Defra Groundwater Protection Code: Petrol stations and other fuel dispensing facilities involving underground storage tanks

SEPA: Underground storage tanks for liquid hydrocarbons: code of practice for the owners and operators of underground storage tanks (and pipelines), 2006

PPG 8 Safe storage and disposal of used oils (Adobe PDF – 76KB)
For storing and disposing of used oils. Applies to a single engine oil change and large industrial users.

PPG 13 Vehicle washing and cleaning (Adobe PDF – 175KB)
For washing and cleaning any vehicle using automatic wash systems, high pressure or steam cleaners and washing by hand.

PPG 18 Managing fire water and major spillages (Adobe PDF – 131KB)
For identifying equipment and techniques available to prevent damage to the water environment caused by fires and major spillages.

PPG 21 Pollution incident response planning (Adobe PDF – 318KB)
For producing emergency pollution incident response plans to deal with accidents, spillages and fires.

PPG 26 Drums and intermediate bulk containers (Adobe PDF - 351KB)
For collecting, storing, distributing and handling drums and intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) containing oil, chemicals or potentially polluting substances.

In England and Wales, use the Environment Agency's 10-point checklist.

Is your site right? (Adobe PDF - 57.1 KB)
A 10-point checklist of essential environmental management practices.