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SR2015 No 15: WEEE authorised treatment facility (ATF) excluding ozone-depleting substances

Standard rules to operate a WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances.

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From:
Environment Agency
Published:
10 April 2019
Last updated:
12 February 2026
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  1. Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  2. 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. We have clarified that you do not have to carry out certain treatments if the WEEE is being prepared for reuse or the operator has taken appropriate measures to ensure its removal.

  4. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

SR2015 No 15: WEEE authorised treatment facility (ATF) excluding ozone-depleting substances

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Generic risk assessment for SR2015 No 15: WEEE authorised treatment facility (ATF) excluding ozone-depleting substances

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Details

These standard rules allow you to operate a waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) ATF at a specified location. The total quantity of waste you can accept at your site under these rules must be less than 25,000 tonnes a year.

The rules do not permit you to treat WEEE that contain ozone depleting substances – you can accept them for storage only.

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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You can apply online for this permit in England.

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