Inert Waste Recycling : Environmental Permit

Hart's Waste Consultancy 

Do you need an Environmental Permit to recycle or store inert waste?

If you plan to treat , store , recycle of dispose of inert waste as part of your site activities , you may need an Environmental Permit. 

There are two types of Environmental Permit: 
1) Standard Rules
2) Bespoke 

It is always more cost effective and quicker if your site and activities on the site can fit into the criteria of a Standard Rules Environmental Permit for inert waste. 
Here we explain the types of SR Permits you may be able to apply for , the costs involved and what types of companies may need one. 




KEY POINTS

Standard Rules permit conditions for inert waste cannot be changed or varied in any way.

If the local environment changes after you have been granted a Standard Rules Permit for inert waste , you may need to upgrade to a Bespoke Permit.

If your inert waste activities cannot meet the standard rules or if your site does not been the criteria , your application will be refused.

What is a Standard Rules Permit for inert waste?

A Standard Rules Permit for inert waste is a type of Environmental Permit with rules which cannot be changed. The risks have already been assessed by the Environment Agency to put set conditions into place for inert waste operators to follow.

These types of Environmental Permits streamline the application and regulation process.

What is the site criteria for an inert waste site?

Depending on the whether you choose to treat inert waste or not , the site generally must not be within:

  • 200-500m of a European Site , Ramsar Site or Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
  • 50m of any well spring or bolehole used for the supply of water for human consumption.
  • 250m of the presence of  Great Crested Newts where it is linked to the breeding ponds of the newts by good habitat. 
  • an Air Quality Management Area

What is the cost of an inert waste  Standard Rules Permit?

The cost of a Standard Rules inert waste permit varies depending on the activities you want to carry out.


In general , permit application costs include (but is not limited to) :

  • Application Fee
  • Fees to assess plans (eg DMP)
  • Subsistence Fees
  • Transfer Fees
  • Surrender Fees
  • Consultant Fees (If you choose to use one)

Types of companies we have helped with Inert Waste Permits

  • Grab Hire
  • Skip Hire
  • Aggregate Recycling and Supply
  • Construction and Demolition
  • Waste Recycling

REMEMBER...........

Environmental Permit Applications are not guaranteed to be granted , therefore it is important that you get the right advice from the start.

Hart's Waste Consulting can help , advise and prepare your permit application from start to finish (including screening your site) , so get in touch with us today for a chat : 01158 242 911

Environmental Permit : Small Metal Recycling Facility

16 January 2025
If you currently hold a T9 Waste Exemption for the Recovery of Scrap Metal , you will be aware that this is to be removed in 2025. Waste exemptions are changing , and one of the big changes set to come into force is the revocation of the the T9 Recovery of Scrap Metal Exemption. The changes are due to come into place in 2025 , however this is dependent on various political factors , so as yet no specific deadline has been set. To remedy the removal of the T 9 Waste Exemption , a new Standard Rules Permit has been put into place. The new permit is a SR2012 No11 : Small Metal Recycling Facility (less than 5000 tonnes per year). If you choose to carry on this waste activity after the exemption has been removed , you will be doing this illegally. Therefore , it is important that you put plans in place now to prevent your business being affected. We can help with the application and ongoing compliance of this new permit , so give us a call to see if we can advise before the changes come into force.

Case Study : Inert Waste Transfer Station Granted Permit

2 January 2025
Client : Family run Grab Hire Company Location : Nottinghamshire Requirement : Prepare and submit Environmental Permit Application and ongoing WAMITAB Cover and Compliance Support.

Environmental Permit : storage and treatment of end of life tyres

28 December 2024
Waste exemptions are changing , and one of the big changes set to come into force is the revocation of the the End of Life Tyres Waste Exemption T8. The changes are due to come into place in 2025 , however this is dependent on various political factors , so as yet no specific deadline has been set. To remedy the removal of the T8 Waste Exemption , a new Standard Rules Permit has been put into place. The new permit is a SR2012 No13 : storage and mechanical treatment of end-of-life tyres for recovery. If you choose to carry on this waste activity after the exemption has been removed , you will be doing this illegally. Therefore , it is important that you put plans in place now to prevent your business being affected. We can help with the application and ongoing compliance of this new permit , so give us a call to see if we can advise before the changes come into force.

Case Study : Improvement to Site following regulator visit

18 December 2024
Client : Aggregate Production and Inert Recycling Facility Location : Newark Requirement : Implement improvements to site documents and site operations following a regulator visit and unsatisfactory findings .

WAMITAB/TCM Hours and Duties for Waste Sites

11 December 2024
The need for a WAMITAB/CIWM Qualified Manager at waste sites. As a Legal Operator of a waste site you are required to prove that you will have technical competence in place. You can either meet the requirements of the WAMITAB/CIWM Operator Competence Scheme or be a member of the EU Skills scheme. To meet The requirements of the WAMITAB/CIWM Scheme , technically competent people must demonstrate competence by completing a qualification , units and/or training programme to demonstrate the skills and knowledge to ensure permitted sites stay compliant. Most commonly you will hear technically competent people referred to as “WAMITAB Holder’s” , “TCM’s” and “COTC Holder’s” Here at Hart's Waste Consulting , we have experienced WAMITAB holders who can offer temporary or long term technically competent cover for your waste site.

Case Study : Environmental Permit Variation Application for Waste Transfer Station in Nottinghamshire

27 November 2024
Client : Waste Management Company Location : Nottinghamshire Requirement : Vary Environmental Permit to increase tonnages accepted at site and add on additional Waste Types to the Permit.

Standard Rules Environmental Permits : Waste

13 November 2024
If you carry out waste activities which fall under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 , you may need an Environmental Permit. There are two types of Environmental Permit: 1) Standard Rules 2) Bespoke The type of environmental permit you need with depend on the activities you plan to carry out. Here is a quick overview of Standard Rules Permits , what they are and the cost factors involved.

Consultant for Environmental Permits

29 October 2024
We’re based in Nottingham and specialise in helping small to medium waste companies , our approach is personal and down to earth. We’ve working in the waste management industry for 25 years , so we know you have a business to run as well as trying to keep on top of all regulatory demands. You may want to expand your business by getting an environmental permit or you may have been told by the environment agency you need one. You may also have tried to apply for the permit yourself and come across stumbling blocks. Whatever the reason , we can help.