Statutory guidance

SR2012 No 4: composting in closed systems

Part A installation: capacity more than 75 tonnes per day.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 21 March 2013
• Last updated: 3 April 2019
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  1. 3 April 2019

     We have updated the interpretation section 4.4 of the standard rule with a revised definition for the term ‘European Site’

  2. 3 September 2018

     Added to 'details' section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

  3. 3 December 2015

     We have added text to clarify the status of the new and amended rules sets following consultation No 12 and re-instated the existing rules sets that continue to apply until 1 March 2016.

  4. 21 March 2013

     First published.

This publication was withdrawn on 27 May 2022

SR2021 No 4: composting in closed systems – installations replaces SR2012 No 4: composting in closed systems.

Applies to England

Documents

[Withdrawn] SR2012 No 4: composting in closed systems

Ref: LIT 7549

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[Withdrawn] Generic risk assessment for SR2012 No 4

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Details

These rules allow you to operate a Part A installation involving the storage, physical treatment and composting of specified biodegradable wastes.

You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.

Apply for a standard rules environmental permit.