Guidance

Storing and treating waste oyster shells: LRWP 78

Updated 6 April 2021

Applies to England

This low risk waste position (LRWP) applies if you store and treat waste oyster shells (List of Waste Code 02 02 02) for cosmetic products without an environmental permit for a waste operation.

Conditions you must comply with:

You must only:

  • accept cleaned waste oyster shells (with the tissue or flesh removed) from aquaculture and the food industry
  • store and treat up to 3 tonnes of waste oyster shells over any 12 month period
  • store up to 3 tonnes of waste oyster shells at any one time
  • treat the waste oyster shells by cleaning, boiling, steaming, baking or milling

You must make sure your activities do not endanger human health or the environment. You must not:

  • cause a risk to water, air, soil, plants or animals
  • cause a nuisance through noise or odours
  • adversely affect the countryside or places of special interest

Contact the Environment Agency

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