The Code of Practice on Sampling and Reporting at Materials FacilitiesThis consultation seeks views and comments on proposals for a new Code of Practice on Sampling and Reporting at Materials Facilities. This consultation sets out the requirement for sampling and reporting of waste materials received by Materials Facilities (MFs). It is likely to be of interest to waste businesses, waste stakeholders and environmental groups that have an interest in sampling and reporting.
The proposed new Code of Practice on Sampling and Reporting at Materials Facilities (which shall be referred to as ‘the Code’) sets out the requirement for sampling and reporting of waste materials received by Materials Facilities (MFs). England, Scotland, and Wales have had similar sampling regulations in place since 2015/16. The Waste (Recyclate Quality) (Scotland) Regulations 2015; and the Environmental Permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016.
The Code is to be issued by DAERA to provide guidance to operators of MFs which manage waste on the discharge of certain duties, specifically those in the Waste Management Licensing (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2003 and the Pollution Prevention and Control (Industrial Emissions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2013. Compliance with this Code is to be made a condition of any waste management licence or Pollution Prevention Control permit (which authorises treatment of such waste material) that is granted or varied by NIEA.
Responding to the Consultation
You can respond to this consultation online by completing the Citizen Space response template which can be accessed using the link included, or by scanning the QR code.
