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Commercial waste information and advice
Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council provides a chargeable trade waste collection service for local businesses. Several different size containers are available to suit the amount of waste generated,… Content last updated: 20 January 2025
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Light nuisances and light pollution
What Is Light Nuisance? Section 102 of the Clean Neighbourhoods Act 2005 amended the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to include a new form of legal nuisance namely "artificial light emitted from pre… Content last updated: 17 May 2022
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This June will see single-use vapes ban: guidance for businesses
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 (“the Regulations”) makes it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single-use vape products to… Content last updated: 08 May 2025
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Decarbonisation
The Welsh Government have an ambition for the public sector to be Carbon Neutral by 2030 in response to climate change. The effects of climate change are already shaping our lives. As Greenhouse gase… Content last updated: 19 November 2024
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How you can help make a difference
Climate change is already effecting our everyday lives and urgent action is needed. As a council we aim to do everything that we can to ensure we can work towards decarbonisation. However, in order to… Content last updated: 08 February 2023
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Employability Partnership
The Employability Partnership is co-ordinated within the Adult & Families Social Regeneration Department and it’s aim is to assist local people to engage in activities that benefit their health an… Content last updated: 12 June 2023
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Eco Scheme
ECO4 is the latest Energy Company Obligation scheme administered by OFGEM. The aim of ECO Funding is to help those who are living in fuel poverty and vulnerable to the risk of living in a cold home, a… Content last updated: 02 October 2025
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Get Cosmetic Confident
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) is issuing a strong warning to consumers about the growing threat posed by illegal and counterfeit cosmetic products being both on high street shops and online. These pro… Content last updated: 12 November 2025
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Explosives Storage Licence
You will need a licence from Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council if you want to store explosives including fireworks up to 2,000 kg net explosive content (NEC) of adult fireworks. If you want to sto… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Sale of Fireworks
To sell Fireworks to the public you must first obtain an Explosives Storage Licence Once you are licensed to store the fireworks, you can sell fireworks at the following times without needing a furth… Content last updated: 16 January 2026
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Air Pollution
Atmospheric Pollution and Air Quality Air Quality Air quality indicates how healthy the air we breathe is. Air pollution leads to poor air quality. This can affect human, animal and plant health and t… Content last updated: 07 April 2026
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Civil partnerships
Civil Partnerships - What Are They? The Civil Partnership Act came into force on the 5th December 2005, enabling same sex couples to obtain legal recognition of their relationship. The Civil Partnersh… Content last updated: 07 April 2026
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Petroleum storage certificates
The safe storage of petrol is covered by legislation to help prevent fire and explosion which can occur if there is a source of ignition nearby. You will need to apply for a petroleum storage certific… Content last updated: 14 May 2026
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