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Using shredded waste carpet in equestrian surfacing: RPS 248

When you can use shredded waste carpet in equestrian surfacing without an environmental permit.

From:
Environment Agency
Published
1 July 2021
Last updated
24 November 2023 — See all updates

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The Environment Agency has withdrawn this RPS due to the risk of chemicals and microplastics in waste carpet.

You now need an environmental permit to use waste carpet in equestrian surfacing.

Applies to England

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Using shredded waste carpet in equestrian surfacing: RPS 248

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If you comply with the requirements of this regulatory position statement (RPS) you can use shredded waste carpet in equestrian surfacing without an environmental permit for a waste operation.

Updates to this page

Published 1 July 2021
Last updated 24 November 2023 + show all updates

  1. Updated the 'When to check back' section, this regulatory position will be withdrawn by 1 January 2024.

  2. First published.

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