Statutory guidance
SR2008 No 24: standard rules for transfer of healthcare waste
For operators storing and repackaging healthcare waste, photographic and chemical wastes from healthcare premises and similar municipal wastes at a named location.
Applies to England
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You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
- your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
- you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
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The Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. You can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
Updates to this page
Published 23 November 2021
Last updated 6 November 2025
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Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
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Corrected error under 2.1.8 The waste types permitted for storage or repackaging other than into a bulk container - changed 09 01 07* (hazardous) to 09 01 07 (non-hazardous).
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First published.