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Statutory guidance

SR2021 No 11: Small metal recycling facility (less than 5,000 tonnes a year)

For operators of a small metal recycling facility accepting no more than 5,000 tonnes of waste each year with no more than 100 tonnes on site at any one time.

Updates to this page

From:
Environment Agency
Published:
21 March 2022
Last updated:
12 February 2026
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  1. Updated the 'Details' section to linked to the new service for applying for a environmental permit online in England.

  2. 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.

  3. Added charges information under ‘Details’ section.

  4. First published.

Applies to England

Documents

SR2021 No 11: Small metal recycling facility (less than 5,000 tonnes a year)

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SR2021 No 11: Generic risk assessment for small metal recycling facility (less than 5000 tonnes a year)

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SR2021 No 11: Small metal recycling facility – guidance for schedule 2 site plans and maps

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Details

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

In the permit:

  • schedule 1 lists the permitted waste types
  • schedule 2 sets out the requirements for site plans and maps – we have provided additional guidance on what we expect these plans to cover
  • schedule 3 sets out the fire prevention plan

Apply online

You can apply online for this permit in England.

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