Before you start

Important information on waste codes and descriptions.

In your deployment application, for each waste, you will need to give:

  • the list of waste (LoW) code
  • a waste description

You must use the waste code and description given in your permit.

Include in your benefit statement additional information about the waste such as:

  • where the waste came from
  • the production process
  • if the waste is an animal by-product

Low risk waste positions: landspreading

Check if you can use the low risk waste positions: landspreading for your activity. You must be able to meet all of the conditions.

Replacing the use of ‘not otherwise specified� waste codes: regulatory position statement (RPS) 241

The waste codes and descriptions given in this guidance match those listed in the:

  • the mobile plant landspreading permits SR2010 No 4, SR2010 No 5 and SR2010 No 6
  • any waste exemption relevant to landspreading

Use the waste codes and descriptions given in this guidance and in your permit. They include waste codes ending in �99� which are wastes ‘not otherwise specified�.

The waste producer will use the Waste classification technical guidance or Replacing the use of ‘not otherwise specified� waste codes: RPS 241.

In the future, the Environment Agency will change the waste codes and descriptions in the 3 landspreading mobile plant standard rules permits, exemptions and some low risk waste positions. After we have done this we will update this guidance.