SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility
Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility (MRF).
Applies to England
Documents
Details
This standard rules permit allows you to operate a materials recycling facility handling source segregated recyclable household waste, and similar wastes from commercial and industrial sources.
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
The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:
-
£3,926 for a new standard rules permit application
-
£1,178 for a minor variation to the permit
-
£2,529 to transfer the permit
-
£2,356 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £4,169 for the standard rules permit.
You can get advice before you apply for a permit.
How to apply for an environmental permit.
This permit replaces:
If you cannot comply with the new standard rules permit you will need to apply to vary your permit into a bespoke permit. You must apply within 3 months of the date the standard rules was published (18 December 2024).