Statutory guidance
SR2021 No 11: Small metal recycling facility (less than 5,000 tonnes a year)
For operators of a small metal recycling facility accepting no more than 5,000 tonnes of waste each year with no more than 100 tonnes on site at any one time.
Applies to England
Documents
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
In the permit:
- schedule 1 lists the permitted waste types
- schedule 2 sets out the requirements for site plans and maps – we have provided additional guidance on what we expect these plans to cover
- schedule 3 sets out the fire prevention plan
Apply online
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 21 March 2022
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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Added charges information under ‘Details’ section.
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