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\n\t\t\t\t\tPlease visit our internal webpages to find a list of waste management procedures. Follow these procedures in order to manage waste correctly in line with legislation and University commitments. \t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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\n\t\t\t\t\tThe Sustainability team manage a legal register to document compliance with the wide range of legislation that is applicable to the University. View the GOV.UK website for details of this legislation.\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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