Waste Exemption Paragraph 52

Under the Waste and Contaminated Land (Northern Ireland) Order 1997 and the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003, all activities involving the treatment, keeping or disposal of waste must be authorised by NIEA. Some activities are exempt from licensing if they meet the requirements of Regulation 17 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003. If you want to operate under the terms of these exemptions you must register with NIEA. Schedule 2, Part 1, Paragraph 52 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 allows the storage of waste batteries or accumulators. The Waste Batteries or Accumulators must be securely stored at a place other than the place of production, pending their recovery.

Before you apply

• There is a £725.00 fee.
• You will need a credit or debit card.

You'll need to provide copies of the following:

• Proof of occupancy / entitlement.
• Plan or map.
• Pollution risk assessment.

You may also need to provide consents of the following:

• Landowner / Landlord.
• Occupant.
• Partnership.

Additional information

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