Storage and treatment of metal waste less than or equal to 10,000 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 Table 1 can be accepted at the Authorised Place.

   Table 1. Waste codes for metal wastes

   Waste Code	Authorised Wastes
   02 01 10	Waste metal
   12 01 01	Ferrous metal filings and turnings
   12 01 03	Non-ferrous metal filings and turnings
   15 01 04	Metallic packaging
   16 01 17	Ferrous metal
   16 01 18	Non-ferrous metal
   16 01 21*	Hazardous vehicle components – catalytic converters containing RCF matting
   16 06 01*	Lead acid batteries
   17 04 01	Copper, bronze, brass
   17 04 02	Aluminium
   17 04 03	Lead
   17 04 04	Zinc
   17 04 05	Iron and steel
   17 04 06	Tin
   17 04 07	Mixed metals
   17 04 11	Cables other than those mentioned in 17 04 10
   19 01 02	Metal removed from bottom ash
   19 10 01	Iron and steel waste
   19 10 02	Non-ferrous waste
   19 12 02	Ferrous metal
   19 12 03	Non-ferrous metal
   20 01 33*	Lead acid batteries
   20 01 40	Metals

4. All waste entering the Authorised Place must be inspected to ensure it meets the types and quantities authorised.

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

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

6. 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.

7. The maximum storage limit of hazardous waste is 20 tonnes at any time.

8. 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.

9. Waste must be stored and treated on hardstanding or an impermeable surface that drains to a sealed drainage system.

10. The height of any pile or stack of metal waste must not exceed 5 metres.

11. Lead acid batteries must be stored:

    1. upright with the electrical connectors pointing upwards;
    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.

12. Catalytic converters must be stored in a manner that prevents the metal casing being damaged or pierced.

13. All waste must be treated on an impermeable surface that drains to a sealed drainage system.

14. There must be no treatment of lead acid batteries, other than sorting and separating from other wastes.

15. There must be no treatment of catalytic converters (including decanning), other than sorting and separating from other wastes.

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

17. 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.

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

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. 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.

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

23. 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.

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

25. 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.

26. 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.

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

28. 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

You can apply to vary an existing registration for this activity. Please note, this is the same activity form as applying for a new registration or transferring an existing one.

Step 1: Download your activity form

You will need to download and complete the following activity form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:

• R-WAS-B8 - Recovery of metal waste less than or equal to 10,000 tonnes

Step 2: Submit your application for a variation

Make an application to vary an authorisation

You can apply to transfer an existing registration for this activity. Please note, this is the same activity form as applying for a new registration or varying an existing one.

Step 1: Download your activity form

You will need to download and complete the following activity form. The completed form will be submitted as part of your application:

• R-WAS-B8 - Recovery of metal waste less than or equal to 10,000 tonnes

Step 2: Submit your application

Read Transfer an existing authorisation to find out how to submit your application for a transfer.

To apply to surrender an existing registration that authorises this activity, read Surrender an existing authorisation