Storing and treating waste oyster shells: LRWP 78
Updated 19 December 2024
Applies to England
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This low risk waste position (LRWP) applies if you store and treat waste oyster shells (List of Waste Code 02 02 02) for cosmetic products without an environmental permit for a waste operation.
Conditions you must comply with:
You must only:
- accept cleaned waste oyster shells (with the tissue or flesh removed) from aquaculture and the food industry
- store and treat up to 3 tonnes of waste oyster shells over any 12 month period
- store up to 3 tonnes of waste oyster shells at any one time
- treat the waste oyster shells by cleaning, boiling, steaming, baking or milling
You must make sure your activities do not endanger human health or the environment. You must not:
- cause a risk to water, air, soil, plants or animals
- cause a nuisance through noise or odours
- adversely affect the countryside or places of special interest
Contact the Environment Agency
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