Paragraph 26 - The recovery/disposal of waste at the place of
production as part of the production process
What the legislation says:
26. —(1) The recovery or disposal of waste, at the place where
it is produced, as an integral part of the process that produces
it.
(2) The storage, at the place where it is produced, of waste
which is intended to be so recovered or disposed of.
(3) Sub paragraph (1) does not apply to the final disposal of
waste by deposit in or on land.
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.