FS55-6.10_Utilisation and disposal of mollusc shell waste

Summary

The utilisation and disposal of waste is highly regulated and processors need to ensure their waste is responsibly dealt with. Changes in legal requirements have resulted in outlets for the disposal of waste becoming increasingly restricted and expensive. And it is not necessarily straightforward to utilise shell for other products. This factsheet summarises the key facts about mollusc shell use and disposal.

Author

• M.Archer

Publication Reference No.

FS55-6.10

Publication date

01 June 2010