Paragraph 15 - Beneficial use of waste without further
treatment
What the legislation says:
15. —(1) The beneficial use of waste if–
(a) it is put to that use without further treatment; and
(b) that use of the waste does not involve its disposal. (2) The
storage of waste intended to be used in reliance upon the exemption
conferred by sub paragraph (1) above insofar as that storage does
not amount to disposal of the waste.
(3) This paragraph does not apply to the use or storage of waste
if that activity is covered by an exemption conferred by paragraph
7, 8, 9, 19 or 25, or would be so covered but for any condition or
limitation to which that exemption is subject by virtue of any
provision contained in the paragraph by which that exemption is
conferred.
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.