Statutory guidance

SR2021 No 4: composting in closed systems – installations

For a Part A installation with a treatment capacity of more than 75 tonnes each day accepting no more than 75,000 tonnes each year.

• From: Environment Agency
• Published: 20 December 2021
• Last updated: 17 July 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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SR2021 No 4: composting in closed systems – installations

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SR2021 No 4: generic risk assessment for composting in closed systems – installations

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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 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 17 July 2023

   Corrected an error. Under 'Excluded wastes' changed the exclusion for plastic and litter of no more than 1% weight for weight (w/w) to 5% w/w. This is consistent with the list of accepted waste types and other standard rule sets.

2. 17 May 2022

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

3. 20 December 2021

   First published.