Waste recovery sites: apply for a pre-consent certificate
If you run a waste recovery site with a permit in England and regularly receive shipments of the same waste, you may benefit from having a 'pre-consent' certificate.
Applies to England
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If the Environment Agency issues a waste recovery site with a pre-consent certificate:
- the notification process is quicker
- consents may last up to 3 years, rather than the standard 12 months
Check the guidance on how to apply before you fill in the form. This explains how to pay and where to send your application.
Updates to this page
Last updated 2 April 2024 + show all updates
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Added an updated form for pre-consent applications. Added a webpage guide that explains how to apply, including how to pay.
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We've updated the form for use from 1 January 2021 in relation to the UK leaving the EU.
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Minor changes in phrasing and paragraphing . The Data Protection notice has been updated.
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First published.