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Accepting and treating gypsum-based waste: RPS 335
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can accept gypsum and cement-based waste without the correct waste codes on your permit.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to comply with your environmental permit when you accept gypsum and cement-based waste for treatment.
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
The regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
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Published 26 January 2026