SCHEDULE 25Waste and extractive waste

PART 3Operations to which section 33(1)(a) of the 1990 Act does not apply: descriptions and conditions

General1

1

The descriptions in this Part are set out in the first sub-paragraph of each paragraph.

2

The conditions for an operation of each description are set out in the second sub-paragraph of each paragraph.

Temporary storage at the place of production2

1

The temporary storage of any waste at the place of production, pending its collection.

2

For the purposes of this paragraph, the conditions are—

a

no waste is stored for longer than 12 months; and

b

the waste is stored in a secure place.

Temporary storage of waste at a place controlled by the producer3

1

The temporary storage of any waste, pending its collection, at a place controlled by the producer of the waste.

2

For the purposes of this paragraph, the conditions are—

a

the producer has control over the waste and the storage place;

b

the waste does not contain or consist of—

i

unbonded asbestos, or

ii

any substance with a flash point of less than 21 degrees Celsius;

c

the operation is not carried on in the course of providing a waste management service to another person;

d

the waste is stored in a secure place;

e

where more than one type of waste is stored, the types are not mixed;

f

no waste is stored for longer than 3 months;

g

in relation to non-liquid waste, the total quantity stored at any one time does not exceed 50 cubic metres; and

h

in relation to liquid waste—

i

the total quantity stored at any one time does not exceed 1,000 litres,

ii

the waste is stored in a container with secondary containment.

Temporary storage at a collection point4

1

The temporary storage of waste at a collection point for the purposes of recovering or disposing of the waste elsewhere.

2

For the purposes of this paragraph, the conditions are that—

a

the waste does not contain or consist of—

i

asbestos,

ii

any substance with a flash point of less than 21 degrees Celsius;

b

the waste is stored in a secure container;

c

where more than one type of waste is stored, the types are not mixed;

d

in relation to WEEE, the total quantity of waste stored at any one time does not exceed 30 cubic metres;

e

in relation to non-hazardous waste that —

i

is not WEEE, and

ii

is to be recovered elsewhere,

the total quantity of waste stored any one time does not exceed 50 cubic metres; and

f

in relation to waste not covered by paragraph (d) or (e), the total quantity of waste stored at any one time does not exceed 5 cubic metres.