Environmental Permits
Waste Exemptions

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology

Organisation or operator
UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology
Register
Waste Exemptions
Registration reference
WEX482458
Site grid reference
SU 61690 89652
Environment Agency Operational Area
Thames
Registration date
2026-01-21
Expiry date
2029-02-15

Exemptions

T23 — Aerobic composting and associated prior treatment

Composting small volumes of vegetation, cardboard and food waste to produce compost that can be spread to benefit the land by adding nutrients or improving the structure of the soil. Also treating the waste, before you compost it, by chipping or similar activities.

Registration date
2026-01-21
Expiry date
2029-02-15

U11 — Spreading waste to benefit non-agricultural land

Spreading different waste on non-agricultural land to replace manufactured fertilisers or virgin materials such as agricultural lime used to improve or maintain soil.

Registration date
2026-01-21
Expiry date
2029-02-15

U13 — Spreading plant matter to provide benefits

Spreading cut plants at the place of production for weed suppression or to provide nutrients to the soil.

Registration date
2026-01-21
Expiry date
2029-02-15

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