The temporary storage of waste, including WEEE, pending its collection, at the place where it is produced - paragraph 41 exemption

Waste stream(s) permitted

Any waste which is produced at that location.

Storage

This paragraph shall apply to special waste(2) if -

1. the waste is stored on the site for no more than twelve months;
2. in the case of liquid waste, it is stored in a secure container and the total volume of that waste does not at any time exceed 23,000 litres; and
3. in any other case –
   • the waste is stored in a secure container and the total volume of that waste does not exceed 80 cubic metres; or
   • the waste is stored in a secure place and the total volume of that waste does not at any time exceed 50 cubic metres

Interpretation

1. Waste electrical and electronic equipment or "WEEE" means electrical or electronic equipment which is waste within the meaning of Article 1(a) of Directive 75/442/EEC, including all components, subassemblies and consumables which are part of the product at the time of discarding.
2. Special waste has the meaning given by regulation 2 of the Special Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998(a), except that it does not include radioactive waste within the meaning of the Radioactive Substances Act 1993(b).

What the legislation says

The full wording of the paragraph 41 exemption can be found in Schedule 2 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003. 

Relevant Objectives in relation to the disposal or recovery of waste are given in paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations.

Paragraph 41 is NOT required to be registered in accordance with the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (as amended)

If you require any further information, please contact:-

• Regulation Unit

Guidance

• Paragraph 41 guidance
• General guidance