Consultation outcome
Appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste
Detail of outcome
We will publish ‘Appropriate measures for the biological treatment of waste’ guidance on GOV.UK.
Feedback received
Detail of feedback received
We received 29 responses to the consultation:
- 25 responses on behalf of an organisation or group
- 4 responses from individuals
Original consultation
Consultation description
This guidance will apply to:
- aerobic and anaerobic treatment of biodeagradable organic wastes, for example by composting, anaerobic digestion and mechanical and biological treatment
- treating sewage sludge using any of the given biological processes
- storing recovered material (compost and digestate)
- aerated lagoons and activated sludge (as a waste-water treatment)
It will replace several guidance notes (see section 1 of consultation document) and include the framework for the assessment of novel waste.
The guidance aims to:
- improve the design and operation of permitted facilities in the biological treatment of waste sector
- make sure that appropriate measures are applied consistently, where relevant
It will also incorporate the relevant requirements of the waste treatment BAT Conclusions publication made under the European Industrial Emission Directive (2010/75/EU). This applies to waste installation facilities permitted under the Directive.
Documents
Updates to this page
Published 10 July 2020
Last updated 27 July 2021 + show all updates
Last updated 27 July 2021 + show all updates
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We have published the Consultation response document.
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First published.