The Collection and Disposal of Waste Regulations 1988

The deposit of waste on land

13.—(1) Subject to sub-paragraphs (2) and (3), the deposit—

(a) of sewage sludge on land for the purpose of fertilising or otherwise beneficially conditioning that land; or

(b) of any waste, on land used for agricultural purposes, for the purpose of fertilising or otherwise beneficially conditioning that land.

(2) The waste is deposited directly onto the land and not in a lagoon or container.

(3) The person depositing the waste shall furnish particulars to the disposal authority in whose area the deposit is to be made as follows—

(a) Where there is to be a single deposit of waste, he shall furnish the following particulars in advance of making the deposit:

(i) his name, telephone number and address;

(ii) a description of the waste, including the process from which it arises;

(iii) an estimate of the quantity of the waste; and

(iv) the location and intended date of the deposit.

(b) Where there are to be regular or frequent deposits of wastes of a similar composition he shall furnish the following particulars every six months:

(i) his name, telephone number and address;

(ii) a description of the waste, including the process from which it arises;

(iii) an estimate of the total quantity of waste he intends to deposit during the next six months; and

(iv) the locations and frequency of the deposits,

and he may deposit wastes of a different description from that notified provided that he furnishes amended particulars in advance of making the deposit.