Storage of waste for recovery less than or equal to 2,500 tonnes

1. The Authorised Person must have a written management system in place.

2. The Authorised Person must regularly carry out a review of the management system and its effectiveness in terms of achieving compliance with the conditions of the authorisation.

3. Only the authorised wastes listed in Tables 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accepted at the Authorised Place.

   Table 1. Waste codes for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

   Waste Code	Authorised Wastes
   16 02 11*	WEEE containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) and hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
   16 02 13*	WEEE containing hazardous substances or components other than polychlorinated biphenyls, CFC, HCFC or HFC, or free asbestos. For example, a TV monitor containing a cathode ray tube
   16 02 14	WEEE not containing hazardous substances or components
   20 01 21	Fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste
   20 01 23*	WEEE containing CFCs
   20 01 35	WEEE containing hazardous components other than fluorescent tubes and other mercury containing waste or CFCs
   20 01 36	WEEE not containing hazardous substances or components

4. Waste types in Table 1 must not be stored for longer than 3 months.

5. The total volume of the waste types in Table 1 stored at any time must not exceed 80 cubic metres (m³).

   Table 2. Waste codes for segregated wastes for recycling

   Waste Code	Authorised Wastes
   15 01 01 20 01 01	Paper and cardboard including packaging
   02 01 04 07 02 13 15 01 02 16 01 19 20 01 39	Plastic and plastic packaging including farm plastics
   15 01 03 17 02 01 17 02 04* 20 02 01	Wood and wooden packaging including railway sleepers and telegraph poles
   15 01 04 20 01 40	Steel cans, aluminium cans and aluminium foils only
   15 01 05	Food and drink cartons only
   15 01 07 20 01 02	Glass and glass packaging
   20 01 10 20 01 11	Clothes and textiles

6. Waste types in Table 2 must not be stored for longer than 6 months.

7. The total volume of the waste types in Table 2 stored at any time must not exceed 300 cubic metres (m³).

   Table 3. Waste codes for construction and demolition wastes

   Waste Code	Authorised Wastes
   17 01 01 17 01 02 17 01 03 17 01 07 17 02 02 17 02 03 17 04 01 17 04 02 17 04 03 17 04 04 17 04 05 17 04 06 17 04 07 17 05 04 17 06 04	Construction and demolition waste capable of being used in its existing state only

8. Waste types in Table 3 must not be stored for longer than 12 months.

9. The total volume of the waste types in Table 3 stored at any time must not exceed 100 cubic metres (m³).

   Table 4. Waste codes for other wastes

   Waste Code	Authorised Wastes
   08 01 11* 08 01 12 20 01 27* 20 01 28	Waste paint
   13 01 09*	Mineral-based chlorinated hydraulic oils
   13 01 10*	Mineral-based non-chlorinated hydraulic oils
   13 01 11*	Synthetic hydraulic oils
   13 01 12*	Readily biodegradable hydraulic oils
   13 01 13*	Other hydraulic oils
   13 02 04*	Mineral-based chlorinated engine, gear and lubricating oils
   13 02 05*	Mineral-based non-chlorinated engine, gear and lubricating oils
   13 02 06*	Synthetic engine, gear and lubricating oils
   13 02 07*	Readily biodegradable engine, gear and lubricating oils
   13 02 08*	Other engine, gear and lubricating oils
   13 03 06*	Mineral-based chlorinated insulating and heat transmission oils other than those mentioned in 13 03 01
   13 03 07*	Mineral-based non-chlorinated insulating and heat transmission oils
   13 03 08*	Synthetic insulating and heat transmission oils
   13 03 09*	Readily biodegradable insulating and heat transmission oils
   13 03 10*	Other insulating and heat transmission oils
   13 04 01*	Bilge oils from inland navigation
   13 04 02*	Bilge oils from jetty sewers
   13 04 03*	Bilge oils from other navigation
   13 07 01*	Fuel, oil and diesel
   13 07 02*	Petrol
   13 07 03*	Other fuels (including mixtures)
   14 06 01	Refrigerants and halons
   14 06 02* 14 06 03* 20 01 13*	Solvents
   20 01 25*	Edible oil and fat
   20 01 33 20 01 34	Batteries except lithium-ion batteries

10. Waste types in Table 4 must not be stored for longer than 6 months.

11. The total volume of the waste types in Table 4 stored at any time must not exceed 5 cubic metres (m³).

12. Mixed waste, including but not limited to mixed dry recyclable waste, mixed municipal waste, general refuse, general skip waste or refuse derived fuel, must not be accepted at the Authorised Place.

13. All waste accepted at the Authorised Place must be inspected to ensure it meets the types and quantities authorised.

14. Waste identified at the Authorised Place which is not authorised must be: 

    1. stored on an impermeable surface;
    2. stored separately from other waste; and
    3. removed from the Authorised Place as soon as reasonably practicable.  

15. All reasonable precautions must be taken to ensure that:

    1. the waste cannot escape, and
    2. members of the public are unable to gain access to the waste.

16. All waste storage areas must be clearly labelled to allow the identification of:

    1. the waste type(s) being stored; and
    2. the hazards presented by each waste type.

17. All batteries and accumulators must be stored under weatherproof covering or in suitable containers.

18. Batteries of different types and chemistries must be stored separately.

19. Lead acid batteries must be stored:

    1. upright with the electrical connectors pointing upwards; and
    2. in impermeable   containers with an acid resistant base; and
    3. unless stored under weatherproof covering, with a lid to prevent the ingress of water.

20. Liquid waste and waste oil must be:

    1. segregated;
    2. stored in sealed container(s);
    3. stored on an impermeable surface; and
    4. stored in a bunded area.

21. All bunded areas must:

    1. hold at least:
       1. for a single container, 110% of its capacity; or
       2. for two or more containers, the greater of:
          1. 110% of the capacity of the largest container; or
          2. 25% of the capacity of all containers together.
    2. catch all spills from the container(s) and related parts;
    3. be leak-proof;
    4. be located, and/or protected, to prevent damage as far as reasonably practicable; and
    5. have any spills and/or rainwater removed as soon as reasonably practicable.

22. WEEE and components of WEEE must be stored:

    1. under weatherproof covering;
    2. on an impermeable surface with the provision of spillage collection facilities; and
    3. in a manner which prevents damage that could prevent them from being reused or recycled.

23. WEEE falling within codes 16 02 11* (WEEE containing CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs) or 20 01 23* (WEEE containing CFCs) must be stored in a manner that prevents the release of CFCs, HCFCs and HFCs.

24. Any inert and non-degradable waste must be:

    1. segregated; and
    2. stored on an impermeable surface or hardstanding.

25. Any other non-hazardous waste must be:

    1. segregated; and
    2. stored on an impermeable surface with a sealed drainage system.

26. Hazardous waste must not be mixed, either with a different category of hazardous waste, or with any other waste, substances, or materials.

27. Measures must be taken to prevent, or where that is not practicable, minimise:

    1. odour;
    2. noise;
    3. dust;
    4. litter; and
    5. the presence of vermin

    arising from the authorised activities.

28. Offensive odours from the authorised activities as perceived by a SEPA Officer must not be emitted beyond the boundary of the Authorised Place.

29. Noise from the authorised activities, which has a significant impact on the environment, people or property, must not be emitted beyond the boundary of the Authorised Place.

30. Dust from the authorised activities, which has a significant impact on the environment, people or property, must not be emitted beyond the boundary of the Authorised Place.

31. Litter from the authorised activities, which has a significant impact on the environment, people or property, must not be emitted beyond the boundary of the Authorised Place.

32. Waste must not be burned at the Authorised Place. 

33. SEPA must be notified via its pollution hotline contact telephone number as soon as reasonably practicable, and in any case within 24 hours of identification of an event, of any of the following:

    1. An event that has caused or could cause adverse impact to the environment or harm to human health;
    2. An event that results, or could result, in an emission to the environment that is not authorised;
    3. An event that has caused a breach of a condition of this authorisation.

    In this condition, the meaning of ‘event’ is as defined in the Interpretation of Terms of this authorisation. 

34. All measures that are reasonably practicable must be taken to stop an event and to minimise its effect on the environment.

35. Within 14 days of an event a report must be submitted to SEPA detailing:

    1. the reason(s) for the event;
    2. the action(s) taken to stop the event and minimise the impacts; and
    3. the action(s) taken to prevent the event from recurring.

36. All information recorded, kept or submitted to SEPA in accordance with a condition of this authorisation must be:

    1. true and accurate;
    2. kept for a minimum of six years; and
    3. provided to SEPA upon request.

37. For each calendar year the information detailed in Appendix 1 must be submitted to SEPA on or before 28 January in the following year.

38. The information detailed in Appendix 1 must be submitted to SEPA via email, in the excel spreadsheet supplied by SEPA, to waste.data@sepa.org.uk

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• R-WAS-B2 - Storage of waste for recovery less than or equal to 2,500 tonnes

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• R-WAS-B2 - Storage of waste for recovery less than or equal to 2,500 tonnes

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