Waste exemptions: how to choose, register and pay

A waste exemption is a waste management activity that is exempt from needing an environmental permit. There are conditions that must be met. Most businesses must pay a charge to register waste exemptions. See Waste exemption charges.

You can register and pay for most exemptions through the waste exemption service. 

Multiple sites and linear networks

You need to use the registration form to register:

• the same exemptions at 30 or more sites – known as multiple site registrations  
• exemptions along a linear network such as a railway, canal, river or road

Businesses that do not have to pay

Exemptions are free forif organisationsyou thatare worka onlycharity. forTo be a charity, your organisation’s aims and purposes must be exclusively charitable purpose.and your organisation must operate for the public benefit. 

Read the Charity Commission’s list and descriptions of charitable purposes to find out if your organisation falls within one of the 13 areas of charitable activity.

T28 exemption is free. You must be an authorised person under the Misuse of Drugs Regulations 2001 to register T28.

Call the Environment Agency to register free exemptions.

Contact the Environment Agency