Statutory guidance

SR2012 No 3: composting in closed systems

Standard rules to operate a composting facility.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
16 November 2012
Last updated
3 April 2019 — See all updates

This publication was withdrawn on

SR2021 No 3: composting in closed systems - waste recovery operation replaces SR2012 No 3: composing in closed systems.

Applies to England

Documents

[Withdrawn] SR2012 No 3: composting in closed systems

Ref: LIT 7546

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[Withdrawn] Generic risk assessment for SR2012 No 3

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Details

These rules allow you to operate a composting facility involving the storage, physical treatment and composting of specified biodegradable wastes. They do not allow you to accept more than 75 tonnes of waste per day.

You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

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Published 16 November 2012
Last updated 3 April 2019 + show all updates

  1. We have updated the interpretation section 4.4 of the standard rule with a revised definition for the term ‘European Site’

  2. Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  3. We have added text to clarify the status of the new and amended rules sets following consultation No 12 and re-instated the existing rules sets that continue to apply until 1 March 2016.

  4. First published.

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