Change of https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/sr2021-no-15-storage-and-mechanical-treatment-of-waste-paper-cardboard-and-plastic-for-recovery

Change description : 2025-11-06 16:27:00: 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. [Guidance and regulation]

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Statutory guidance

SR2021 No 15: storage and mechanical treatment of waste paper, cardboard and plastic for recovery

Standard rules to store, or store and treat waste paper, cardboard and plastic for the purpose of recovery.

Update history

2026-02-12 10:00
Updated the ‘Details’ section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

2025-11-06 16:27
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.

2023-06-27 14:12
The annual subsistence charge has been corrected to £4,169 for the standard rules permit.

2022-03-16 14:27
First published.