SR2022 No 7: materials recycling facility
Standard rules to operate a materials recycling facility.facility (MRF).
Applies to England
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This standard rules permit allows you to operate a materials recycling facility handling source segregated recyclable household waste, and similar wastes from commercial and industrial sources.
You can apply for this standard rules permit if:
your activity meets the rules set out in the permit
you can manage the potential risks as set out in the generic risk assessment
Charges
The charges for applying for this standard rules permit are:
£3,926 for a new standard rules permit application
£1,178 for a minor variation to the permit
£2,529 to transfer the permit
£2,356 to surrender the permit
There is also an annual subsistence charge of £4,169 for the standard rules permit.permit.
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You onlinecan get advice before you apply for a permit.
How to apply for an environmental permit.
TheThis Environmentpermit Agencyreplaces:
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Updates to this page
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Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
Update history
2025-11-06 16:31
Added that the Environment Agency is testing a new online service for permit applications in England. Added a link so you can sign up to use the new service and give feedback.
2025-04-28 14:07
Added a link to ‘Extension to comply with new standard rules permits: RPS 331’ – this regulatory position statement has extended the deadline for complying or applying for a permit for existing permit holders.
2024-12-18 17:52
First published.