Statutory guidance

SR2021 No 2: composting in open systems – waste recovery operation

For facilities with a treatment capacity of no more than 75 tonnes a day that accept no more than 35,000 tonnes a year.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 20 December 2021
• Last updated: 17 May 2022 — See all updates

Applies to England

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SR2021 No 2: composting in open systems – waste recovery operation

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SR2021 No 2: generic risk assessment – composting in open systems for waste recovery

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You can apply for this standard rules permit if:

• your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
• you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment

You can get advice before you apply for a permit.

How to apply for an environmental permit.

Published 20 December 2021
Last updated 17 May 2022 + show all updates

1. 17 May 2022

   Added 'or habitats' to the conservation screening distance in the Introductory note and under section 2.2 The site.

2. 20 December 2021

   First published.