Guidance
Solidifying wet utilities excavation waste using non-waste absorbents: RPS 275
Environment Agency regulatory position on using non-waste absorbents to solidify saturated soils and slurry wastes produced during construction and excavation works.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:
- have an environmental permit where one is required
- register an activity as exempt where you are required to do so
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements 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 2023
Last updated 30 November 2025
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