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Temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities: RPS 239

Environment Agency regulatory position on the temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 10 November 2020
• Last updated: 12 January 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Temporary storage of recyclable waste at collection points by or for charities: RPS 239

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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit where one is required.

However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in this RPS.

This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.

Published 10 November 2020

Last updated 12 January 2026 + show all updates

1. 12 January 2026

   Updated the expiry to 30 November 2028 and transferred to latest RPS template.

2. 31 October 2022

   We have updated the expiry date to 31 October 2025.

3. 10 November 2020

   First published.