Paragraph 1: The use of waste glass in glass manufacture and
production
What the legislation says:
1. —(1) The use, under an authorisation granted under Part I of
the 1990 Act, of waste glass as part of a process within Part B of
Section 3.5 (glass manufacture and production) of Schedule 1 to the
1991 Regulations if the total quantity of waste glass so used in
that process does not exceed 600,000 tonnes in any period of twelve
months.
(2) The use, under a permit granted under the 2000 Regulations,
of waste glass as part of an activity within Part B of Section 3.3
(the manufacture of glass and glass fibre) of Part 1 of Schedule 1
to the 2000 Regulations if the total quantity of waste glass so
used in that activity does not exceed 600,000 tonnes in any period
of twelve months.
(3) The storage, at the place where the activity is carried out,
of any waste which is intended to be used in reliance upon the
exemption conferred by sub paragraph (1) or (2).
Registration Requirements:
Needs to be registered with SEPA but no fee is required. This
exemption can be registered online. However, establishments and
undertakings can still use the paper form should they wish. This
form should be sent to the Registrar at your local SEPA area office
(addresses are given on the form)
The following questions and answers are provided to help you
further understand this exemption:
Q. How long will the registration last? Will it require
renewal at any time?
A. The registration of this
exemption is not time limited but it can be de-registered by SEPA
if it is not managed properly and no longer fulfills the criteria
requirements of the exemption or if the activities cause pollution
or harm to health. If the activity does comply with the exemption
criteria the registration will not have to be renewed except where
there is a significant change to the activity.