The recovery of waste as an integral part of the process that produces it - paragraph 26 exemption

Waste stream(s) permitted

Any waste which can be recovered, at the place where it is produced, as an integral part of the process that produces it.

Quantity

The amount produced as a result of the process.

Storage

Storage must be at the place where the waste is produced.

Additional conditions

This exemption does not apply to the final disposal of the waste by deposit in or on land.

What the legislation says

The full wording of the paragraph 26 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.

Should you have any queries in relation to your application please contact:-

• Regulation Unit

Forms and guidance

• Paragraph 26 guidance
• General guidance
• you can also use the apply online facility