Paragraph 42 - The disposal of waste pesticide solutions or
washings in a lined biobed
What the legislation says:
42. —(1) The disposal of waste consisting of pesticide solution
or washings in a lined biobed at the place where the waste is
produced, provided that no more than 8000 litres of such waste is
so disposed of in any 12 month period.
(2) The secure storage of such waste, at the place where it is
produced, prior to its disposal in accordance with sub-paragraph
(1), provided that no more than 1500 litres of such waste is stored
at any one time.
(3) The recovery or reuse of liquid residue from a lined biobed
which has been used in accordance with sub-paragraph (1), at the
place where the liquid residue is produced.
(4) The treatment of land by spreading with biobed material from
a lined biobed which has been used in accordance with sub-paragraph
(1) where–
(a) the biobed material has been securely stored for at least 12
months prior to being spread on the land; and
(b) that treatment results in benefit to agriculture or
environmental improvement.
(5) The secure storage, at the place where it is produced, of
biobed material intended to be used in accordance with
sub-paragraph (4), where–
(a) no more than 10 tonnes of biobed material is stored at any
one time; and
(b) no waste is stored for longer than 3 years.
Registration Requirements:
Must be notified to SEPA using the appropriate form and
enclosing the correct fee.
Registration "expires" after 12 months unless a renewal notice
has been received and registered by SEPA. A renewal notice should
be submitted to SEPA at least 21 days before the registration is
due to "expire".
Notification Form:
Guidance:
There is currently no guidance for Paragraphs 10, 12 or 42
exemptions as these are thought to be self explanatory. Further
information on Agricultural Benefit & Ecological Improvement
can be found in Schedule 2 of the Waste
Management Licensing (Scotland) Regulations
2011 
.