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SR2015 No 3: metal recycling and WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances

Standard rules to allow you to operate a metal recycling and waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) authorised treatment facility at a specified location.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
1 December 2015
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. We updated Standard Rule 2015 No 3: metal recycling and WEEE authorised treatment facility excluding ozone depleting substances and associated Generic Risk Assessment. We made the following changes to the standard rules set; Reduced the annual imput limit to 25,000 tonnes per annum (WEEE only); Reduced the maximum quantity of batteries that can be accepted to 5000 tonnes per annum; Provided clarification to what wastes need to be stored in containers and/or under weatherproof covering; Provided clarity in Table 2.5 and we have prohibited point source emissions to air.

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

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

  7. First published.

Documents

Standard rules SR2015 No 3: Metal recycling and waste electrical and electronic equipment authorised treatment facility excl ozone-depleting substances

Ref: LIT 10276

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Generic risk assessment for standard rules set number SR2015 No 3

Ref: LIT 10254

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Details

The total quantity of waste that can be accepted at a site under these rules must be less than 75,000 tonnes a year. The rules will not permit the treatment of WEEE containing ozone-depleting substances but it can be accepted 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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