Licence

Using, treating, storing and disposing of waste (England)

You may need an environmental permit if your business uses, recycles, treats, stores or disposes of waste or mining waste.

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If you are carrying out a waste activity, you can meet the permit requirement using one of the following:

  • a ‘standard rules permit’ – a set of fixed rules for common activities
  • a ‘bespoke permit’ – tailored to your business activities
  • an ‘exemption’ – you do not need a permit for the activity, but you must still register your exemption with the Environment Agency
  • a ‘regulatory position statement’ – the Environment Agency does not currently require a permit for that activity

Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.