Exempt activities
SEPA gathers data annually on the type, quantity and geographical origin of the waste handled from operators of the following ‘complex’ exempt activities.
- Paragraphs 7, 8(2), 10, 46 and 50.
- Paragraphs 9 and 19 where the volume of waste used exceeds 2,500 cubic metres
- Paragraph 12 where the volume of waste used exceeds 10 tonnes per year.
Operators are asked to submit their data returns using the excel version of the standard exempt activity return form:
- Annual Return Form for Exempt Activities (Excel version)
- Annual Return Form for Exempt Activities (Word version)
- Annual Return Form for Exempt Activities (PDF version)
Further guidance on the coding of waste is available:
Data use
We publish a summary of the data from the exempt activity return form in the waste sites and capacity report. We also use the data to check compliance, help fulfil SEPA’s reporting obligations and respond to relevant data requests.
Learn more about how we use waste data, including how to apply to withhold the geographic origin or destination of waste from publication if this will impact you commercially.