Storing and treating hazardous waste cable: RPS 276
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and treat hazardous waste cable without the correct waste codes on your permit or exemption.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to have an environmental permit when you store or treat hazardous waste cable.
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with this legal requirement if you meet the requirements in the RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Updates to this page
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We have updated this RPS to the latest template and included a 'Things to note' section. This RPS will next be reviewed by 31 December 2026.
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Extended the RPS review date to 31 December 2024.
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Added guidance that you can accept construction and demolition cable coded 17 04 10* if you operate under a household waste recycling centre permit.
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First published.