Guidance

SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility

Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility.

Applies to England

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This standard rules permit allows you to operate a materials recycling facility handling source segregated recyclable household waste, and similar wastes from commercial and industrial sources.  

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 

Charges

The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are: 

  • £3,926 for a new standard rules permit application 
  • £1,178 for a minor variation to the permit 
  • £2,529 to transfer the permit 
  • £2,356 to surrender the permit 

There is also an annual subsistence charge of £4,169 for the standard rules permit.

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 18 December 2024
Last updated 6 November 2025 show all updates
  1. 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.

  2. Added a link to 'Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331' - this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.

  3. First published.

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