Burn poultry manure in a combustion unit
How to get approval to burn poultry manure in a combustion unit on your farm or holding.
You must get approval to burn poultry manure in a combustion unit on your farm or holding.
The manure must be:
- unprocessed
- from your own land
Who you need to apply to depends on the output of your unit.
If your unit produces less than 5 megawatts
If your unit produces less than 5 megawatts (MW), you must apply to APHA.
You must fill in the which describes the rules you must follow, including:
- where to put your combustion unit
- equipment you must use
- how to operate the unit
- how to store manure
- records you must keep
The maker of your combustion unit must fill in the to confirm the unit meets EU standards.
If you’re in England, send both forms to:
APHA Customer Service Centre - One Health
Worcestershire County Hall
Spetchley Road
Worcester
WR5 2NP
email [email protected]
If you’re in Scotland or Wales, send both forms to your local APHA field service office.
After you’ve applied
APHA will contact you to arrange a visit by a vet who will approve your operation if you’re following the rules described in the form.
If you’re approved
APHA will tell you in writing that you’re approved and send you an approval document.
After you start burning manure an inspector will visit to check you’re following the rules.
If your unit produces more than 5MW
If your unit produces more than 5MW, you must contact:
- the Environment Agency if you’re in England or Wales
- the Scottish Environment Protection Agency if you’re in Scotland