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Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.

• Updated: 15 August 2024

Provides further information in support of the implementation of waste planning policy.

• Updated: 15 October 2015

How to choose a waste recovery or disposal method and assess its risks when applying for or changing your bespoke environmental permit.

• Updated: 1 February 2016

Treating and disposing of non-hazardous farm waste, sending to landfill, burying waste, incinerating fallen stock and recycling waste fuel oil.

• Updated: 31 December 2023

How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.

• Updated: 3 April 2023

Find out the legal, financial and professional requirements for operators and managers, including extra duties for waste activity operators.

• Updated: 11 June 2019

How to deal with waste, including hazardous waste, and prevent pollution.

• Updated: 16 July 2019

When your waste operation does not need a permit but you may need to register.

• Updated: 10 May 2024

Find out about Compliance Assessment Reports, assessments, inspections and permit reviews, and what the Environment Agency will do if you do not follow the rules.

• Updated: 12 January 2024

Permits for installations, medium combustion plant, specified generator, waste or mining waste operations, water discharge or groundwater activities, or work on or near a main river or sea defence.

• Updated: 23 October 2020