Guidance

Anaerobic digestion

How anaerobic digestion can be used to treat biodegradable waste.

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Anaerobic digestion

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What materials are suitable for anaerobic digestion and how operators should apply to the Environment Agency for an environmental permit.

Published 1 November 2011