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SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility

Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
18 December 2024
Last updated:
1 May 2026
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  1. Removed the quarterly reporting requirement for non-waste material.

  2. Charging information removed because it is incorporated into The Environment Agency (Environmental Permitting and Abstraction Licensing) (England) Charging Scheme 2022 (as amended).

  3. Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. First published.

Applies to England

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SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility

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SR2022 No 7: generic risk assessment – materials recycling facility

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Details

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 

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You can apply online for this permit in England.

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