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Exceeding waste storage limits at permitted sites because of COVID-19: RPS C2

When you can temporarily store more waste than your permit allows during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 6 April 2020
• Last updated: 17 April 2020 — See all updates

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Exceeding waste storage limits at permitted sites because of COVID-19: RPS C2

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This COVID-19 regulatory position statement (RPS) allows you to temporarily store more waste than your permit allows if you cannot remove waste from your site because of coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions.

If you follow the conditions in this COVID-19 RPS you can exceed waste storage limits without applying for a permit variation.

This COVID-19 RPS does not apply to radioactive waste or to mobile plant.

You must notify the Environment Agency by email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk before using this COVID-19 RPS.

Published 6 April 2020
Last updated 17 April 2020 + show all updates

1. 17 April 2020

   Updated to clarify that this COVID-19 RPS does not apply to radioactive waste and mobile plant. Users of this COVID-19 RPS must still comply with other regulatory requirements affecting the storage of waste, such as COMAH and REACH requirements.

2. 6 April 2020

   First published.