Guidance
Storing and spreading biochar to benefit land: RPS 366
Environment Agency regulatory position on when you can store and spread biochar (waste code 19 01 18) to benefit land.
Applies to England
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This regulatory position statement (RPS) does not change your legal requirement to:
- have an environmental permit where one is required
- comply with the conditions of your environmental permit
- register an activity as exempt where you are required to do so
However, the Environment Agency will not normally take enforcement action if you do not comply with these legal requirements if you meet the requirements in this RPS.
This regulatory position does not apply to any other legal requirements.
Updates to this page
Published 26 February 2026