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.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 23 November 2021
• Last updated: 12 February 2026
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  1. 12 February 2026

     Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  2. 6 November 2025

     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.

  3. 18 January 2022

     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).

  4. 23 November 2021

     First published.

Applies to England

Documents

SR2008 No 24: standard rules for transfer of healthcare waste

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Generic risk assessment for SR2008 No 24: standard rules for transfer of healthcare waste

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Details

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

Apply online

You can apply online for this permit in England.