2008/350/EC: Commission Decision of 3 April 2008 on the rules of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland concerning permit exemptions for undertakings and establishments recovering hazardous waste under Article 3 of Council Directive 91/689/EEC (notified under document number C(2008) 1212) (Text with EEA relevance)
Date: 2008-04-03
Institutions: European Commission
Subjects: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, dangerous substance, environmental protection, hazardous waste, storage of waste, waste management, waste recycling

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II

DECISIONS

COMMISSION

COMMISSION DECISION

of 3 April 2008

on the rules of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland concerning permit exemptions for
undertakings and establishments recovering hazardous waste under Article 3 of Council Directive
91/689/EEC

(notified under document number C(2008) 1212)

(Only the English text is authentic)

(Text with EEA relevance)

(2008/350/EC)

THE COMMISSION OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITIES,

(2)

regard

of
Having
12 December 1991 on hazardous waste (1), and in particular
Article 3(4) thereof,

Council Directive

91/689/EEC

to

Whereas:

1. NATIONAL PROVISIONS NOTIFIED

(1)

By notifications of 13 September 2005, 18 January
2006, 3 and 4 August 2006 and 6 December 2006
to the Commission the
the United Kingdom sent
proposed changes to the existing waste management
relating to hazardous waste in
licensing exemptions
England, Wales and Scotland set out
in Schedule 3
(Activities Exempt from Waste Management Licensing)
of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations 1994
(Statutory Instrument (SI) No 1056/1994, as amended).

(1) OJ L 377, 31.12.1991, p. 20. Directive as last amended by Regu-
lation (EC) No 166/2006 of the European Parliament and of the
Council (OJ L 33, 4.2.2006, p. 1).

are

and Related Provisions)

The United Kingdom only notified the paragraphs 17(1),
18(1), 38, 39(1) and (2), 43, 45(1) and (2), 47A(2) and
the Draft Waste Management Exemptions
48A(2) of
(England and
(Amendment
Wales) Regulations 2006 which
to
relating
hazardous waste. For Northern Ireland the paragraphs
49-51 of Annex A to Schedule A to Schedule 2
(Exemptions from Waste Management Licensing) of the
Waste Management Licensing Regulations
(Northern
Ireland) 2003, were notified.
In contrast Scotland
notified permit exemptions governing hazardous and
(paragraphs 3(a)(ii),
non-hazardous waste all
3(c), 6(1) and (2), 17(1), 18(2)(a) and (b), 28, 36(1) to
(3), 38, 39(1) and (2), 43(1) to (3), 45(1) and (2), 47(2)
and 48(2) of
the Draft Waste Management Licensing
Amendment (Scotland) Regulations 2006).

together

2. ASSESSMENT

(3) With regard to the compliance with Article 3(2) of
Directive 91/689/EEC, the notified exemptions relating
to hazardous waste in England, Wales, Northern Ireland
that
and Scotland do fulfil
Directive. The notified drafts
and
maximum quantities of hazardous wastes, and prescribe
further requirements relating to the carrying out of the
storage activities. The typology of the waste involved is
appropriately
to Commission
Decision 2000/532/EC of 3 May 2000 replacing
Decision 94/3/EC establishing a list of wastes pursuant

the requirements under
types

according

identified

the

list

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(9)

(10)

3. CONCLUSION

In the light of the consultation with the Member States,
and in view of
the draft rules
its own analysis that
comply with the requirements of Article 3 of Directive
the draft rules should be finally agreed
91/689/EEC,
upon.

The Annex to this Decision provides a summary of the
rules notified by the United Kingdom which are
compliant with the conditions set out in Article 3(2)
and (4) of Directive 91/689/EEC in conjunction with
This
of Directive
Article
as
exclusively to the provisions
agreement
summarised in the Annex and is without prejudice to
the
contained in
Directives 2006/12/EC and 91/689/EEC or other
Community legislation to the notified Regulations.

application of other provisions

11(1)(b)
relates

2006/12/EC.

(11)

The measures provided for
in this Decision are in
accordance with the opinion of the Committee estab-
lished by Article 18 of Directive 2006/12/EC,

HAS ADOPTED THIS DECISION:

Article 1

The rules on permit exemptions concerning the recovery of
hazardous wastes laid down in the draft Waste Management
Licensing Exemptions
(Amendment and Related Provisions)
(England and Wales) Regulations 2006, the Waste Electrical
(Waste Management Licensing)
and Electronic Equipment
(Northern
the Waste
and
Management Licensing Amendment
(Scotland) Regulations
2006, notified by the United Kingdom and listed in the
Annex to this Decision, comply with Article 3(2) and (4) of
Directive 91/689/EEC.

Ireland) Regulations

2006

Article 2

This Decision is addressed to the United Kingdom of Great
Britain and Northern Ireland.

Done at Brussels, 3 April 2008.

For the Commission

Stavros DIMAS
Member of the Commission

to Article 1(a) of Council Directive 75/442/EEC on waste
and Council Decision 94/404/EC establishing a list of
hazardous waste pursuant
to Article 1(4) of Council
Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste (1).

Paragraph 38 of the notified drafts, covering the storage
of waste which is being tested to establish its classifi-
cation and to ensure it is treated in the right way, does
not contain the appropriate reference according to
Decision 2000/532/EC. The Commission has, however,
accepted this exception as the testing and analysis of
waste is necessary to ascertain the characteristics of
some wastes, including whether it is hazardous or non-
hazardous. Thus the correct waste reference can only be
assigned after the testing and the waste treated appro-
priately. The exemption does not extend to any treatment
of the waste that will be regulated under a separate waste
authorisation.

The Commission is of the opinion that with regard to
the notified exemptions the provision of the limits for
the content of hazardous substances in the waste and
emission limit values would be disproportionate. The
that, by fulfilling the other
Commission considers
requirements listed in Article 3(2) and 3(3) of Directive
91/689/EEC, the management of the exempted waste is
satisfactorily ensured pursuant to Article 1(1) of Directive
91/689/EEC.

As regards the condition in Article 3(2) of Directive
91/689/EEC concerning the compliance of the types or
quantities of waste and methods of recovery with the
down in Article 4 of Directive
laid
conditions
2006/12/EC of
the
Council of 5 April 2006 on waste (2), Paragraph 4(1)(a)
of Schedule 4 to the SI No 1056/1994 duplicates the
requirements of Article 4 of Directive 2006/12/EC. The
condition of Article 3(2) of Directive 91/689/EEC is,
therefore, fulfilled.

the European Parliament and of

Regulation 18(1) of the SI No 1056/1994 provides that
it is an offence for an establishment or undertaking to
carry on an exempt activity involving the recovery or
disposal of waste without being registered with the
appropriate registration authority. Therefore the regis-
tration requirement
contained in Article 3(3) of
Directive 91/689/EEC is satisfied through that provision.

The Commission has consulted Member States for their
views on compliance of the notified exemptions with
Article 3 of Directive 91/689/EEC. During the consul-
tation phase, no Member State has objected to the
draft rules being accepted.

(4)

(5)

(6)

(7)

(8)

(1) OJ L 226, 6.9.2000, p. 3. Decision as last amended by Council

Decision 2001/573/EC (OJ L 203, 28.7.2001, p. 18).

(2) OJ L 114, 27.4.2006, p. 9.

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ANNEX

Rules notified by the United Kingdom and considered by the Commission compliant with Article 3(2) to (4) of
Directive 91/689/EEC in conjunction with Article 11(1) (b) of Directive 2006/12/EC

1. The waste management exemptions (amendment and related provisions) (England and Wales) Regulations
2006

Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity (1)

Limit values

Other requirements (not exclusive listing)

storage must

The
on an
impermeable surface, and in sealed
leak proof containers.

be

When stored on the premises, the
waste is kept separately.

Paragraph 17(1)

14 06 01* (2)

Storage

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
18 tonnes

Maximum duration of storage:
6 months

14 06 02*, 14 06 03*,
20 01 13*

Storage

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
5 cubic metres

Maximum duration of storage:
6 months

20 01 27* (Paints
(excluding specialist and
industrial paints, wood
preservatives, aerosol and
spray paints, inks,
adhesives and resins)
pending re-use as paint).

Storage

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
10 000 litres.

Maximum duration of storage:
6 months

17 02 04* (Wood
including telegraph poles
and railway sleepers)

Storage

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
100 tonnes

The
storage must
impermeable surface.

be

on an

Maximum duration of storage: 1 year

When stored on the premises, the
waste is kept separately.

Paragraph 18(1)

13 01 09* to 13 07 01*
except 13 03 01* to
13 03 10* and 13 05 01*
to 13 05 08*

Storage

Maximum storage capacity of the
container: 3 cubic metres, no more
than 20 containers on those premises

Maximum duration of storage: 1 year

is

stored in secure
The waste
containers at a distance of not less
than 10 metres from any inland or
coastal waters or
than 50
metres from any well, borehole or
similar work sunk into under-
ground strata for the purpose of
any water supply.

less

20 01 33* (Sorted or
unsorted separate
collections of batteries,
batteries containing
hazardous batteries)

Samples of waste
(including samples of
hazardous waste) which
are to be subjected to
testing and analysis

Paragraph 38

Storage

Maximum storage capacity of the
container: 400 cubic metres

Maximum duration of storage: 1 year

Storage

Maximum storage limit: 10 tonnes

When stored on the premises, the
waste is kept separately.

When stored in secure containers
on the premises, the waste is kept
separately.

Paragraph 39(1)

Medicines included in
18 01 08* and 20 01 31*
and hypodermic syringes
included in 18 01 03*

Storage at a
pharmacy (returned
by households and
individuals)

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
5 cubic metres

These wastes are stored in secure
containers separately.

Maximum duration of storage:
6 months

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Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity (1)

Limit values

Other requirements (not exclusive listing)

Storage at the
premises of a
medical, nursing or
veterinary practice
produced in carrying
out that practice

Maximum quantity stored at one time:
5 cubic metres.

The waste
containers

is

stored in secure

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

Paragraph 39(2)

Hypodermic syringes and
sharps included in
18 01 03* and 18 02 02*

General healthcare waste
(other than hypodermic
syringes and sharps)
included in 18 01 03*
and 18 02 02

Medicines included in
18 01 08*, 18 02 07*
and 20 01 31*

Paragraph 43(1)
and (3)

Waste gas discharge
lamps including fluores-
cent tubes (within code
20 01 21*)

Crushing for the
purposes of volume
reduction prior to
collection

Maximum quantity of lamps processed
in any period of 24 hours: 3 tonnes.

Maximum mercury concentration in
emissions: 50 μg/cubic metres.

Paragraph 43(2)
and (4)

Waste gas discharge
lamps including fluores-
cent tubes within code
20 01 21*

Storage prior to
crushing or storage
after crushing but
prior to collection.

Mercury concentration in emissions
≤ 50 μg/m3

Crushing operation is carried out in
equipment designed for the purpose
of the volume reduction prior to
collection.

The crushing operation is carried
out solely for that purpose.

The storage of the lamps prior to
crushing is under weather proof
compliance with
covering
in
paragraph 1 of Annex
to
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). (3) The storage after
the
crushing is in a secure container.

III

Paragraph 45(1)

Lead acid motor vehicle
batteries included in
16 06 01* whether or
not forming part of, or
contained in, a motor
vehicle

Sorting

Maximum limit: 20 tonnes/7 days

scrap metal or
of

The waste is stored at any secure
place designed or adapted for the
recovery of
the
waste motor
dismantling
vehicles; every part of
that place
upon which the activity is carried
an
surfaced
out
impermeable pavement provided
with a sealed drainage system and
the plant or equipment used in
carrying on the activity is main-
tained in reasonable working order.

with

is

Paragraph 45(2)

Lead acid motor vehicle
batteries included in
16 06 01* whether or
not forming part of, or
contained in, a motor
vehicle

Storage

40 tonnes/12 months

The waste is stored separately or is
kept in separate containers at any
secure place.

stored

Any container in which it is stored,
is
impermeable
pavement which is provided with
a sealed drainage system.

on

an

In a case where a consignment
consisting of more than one kind
of waste is delivered to that place
it may be stored unseparated at that
place pending sorting for a period
not exceeding 2 months.

The height of any pile or stack of
waste does not exceed 5 metres.

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Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity (1)

Limit values

Other requirements (not exclusive listing)

Paragraph 49

16 02 11*, 20 01 23*

16 02 13*, 20 01 35*

Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment) and storage
where the activity is
carried on of any
such WEEE intended
to be submitted to
repair or refurbish-
ment or both

Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment) and storage
where the activity is
carried on of any
such WEEE intended
to be submitted to
repair or refurbish-
ment or both

Storage limits: 80 cubic metres

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

Paragraph 50

16 02 11*, 20 01 23*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres.

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

16 02 13*, 20 01 35*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres.

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

20 01 21*

Storage

Storage limit: 50 cubic metres.

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

The waste is stored and treated in a
manner that will prevent the release
of the CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs

storage has

to be on an
The
impermeable
a
secure container or a secure place.

surface within

A weatherproof covering shall be
used.

prevent

that will

This waste should be stored in a
manner
the
release of
the CFC, HCFC and
HFC; the number of units in any
stack shall not
the
overall height of any stack shall
not exceed 3,5 metres.

exceed 2;

storage has

to be on an
The
impermeable
a
secure container or a secure place.

surface within

A weatherproof covering shall be
used.

The storage has to be in appro-
priate leak proof containers at any
secure
a weatherproof
place;
covering shall be used.

This kind of waste shall be stored
in such a way that the glass is not
broken.

(1) The activities listed in this Annex are carried out for the purpose of recovery.
(2) The six digit codes with the asterisk used in this Annex refer to the nomenclature laid down in the Commission Decision 2000/532/EC.
(3) OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 24.

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Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity

Limit values

Other requirements

Paragraph 3(a) (ii) 13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*

Burning as a fuel

Authorisation granted under part I
the 1990 Act or a permit
of
granted under
the 2000 Regu-
lations and compliance with the
Waste Incineration (Scotland) Regu-
lations 2003 is required

Paragraph 3(c)

Paragraph 6(1)

6(2)

13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*

13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*

13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*

Storage (at the place
where it is produced)

Storage limit: 23 000 litres

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The total amount burned of such waste
does not exceed 2 500 litre/hour in any
one engine

23 000 litres

Burning as a fuel in
an engine of an
aircraft, hovercraft,
mechanically
propelled vehicle,
railway locomotive,
ship or other vessel

Storage of waste oil
intended to be
burned according to
paragraph 6(1)

Paragraph 17(1)

Solvents within codes
14 06 02*, 14 06 03*
and 20 01 13*, batteries
within Code 20 01 33*

Storage

Maximum total quantity: 5 cubic
metres

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

When stored,
the waste is kept
separately in a secure place on any
premises.

Refrigerants and halons
within code 14 06 01*
(chlorofluorocarbons,
HCFC and HFC)

Storage

Maximum total quantity: 18 tonnes

Paragraph
18(2)(a)

Batteries within code
20 01 33*

Storage

Paragraph
18(2)(b)

Storage

13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The storage capacity of the container(s)
used for its storage does not exceed
400 cubic metres in total.

No more than 20 containers are stored
on those premises.

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

Provision is made to prevent oil
escaping into the ground or a
drain. When stored,
the waste is
kept separately.

The storage capacity of any container(s)
used for its storage does not exceed
3 cubic metres in total.

Provision is made to prevent oil
escaping into the ground or a drain.

When stored,
separately.

the waste is kept

No more than 20 containers are stored
on those premises.

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

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Type of waste, including code

Type of activity

Limit values

Other requirements

Paragraph 28

18 01 03*, 18 01 06*,
18 01 08*, 18 01 10*

Use of autoclaves to
sterilise waste at the
place where the
waste is produced

Maximum autoclave capacity: 3 cubic
metres, maximum waste quantity
sterilised at any one place in any one
calendar month: 100 tonnes

The autoclaves are accredited by the
Medicine and Healthcare Products
Regulatory Agency

Paragraph 36(1)
and (2)

Paragraph 36(1)
and (3)

Paragraph 38

Paragraph 39(1)

Waste other than tank
washings: 15 02 02*,
16 02 09* to 16 02 13*,
16 02 15*, 16 04 03*,
16 05 04*, 16 06 01* to
16 06 03*, 16 06 06*,
18 01 03*, 18 01 06*,
18 01 08*, 20 01 13*,
20 01 21*, 20 01 23*,
20 01 26*, 20 01 27*,
20 01 29*, 20 01 31*,
20 01 33*, 20 01 35*,
20 01 37*

Tank washings:
13 01 09* to 13 01 13*,
13 02 04* to 13 02 08*,
13 03 06* to 13 03 10*,
13 04 01* to 13 04 03*,
13 07 01* to 13 07 03*,
13 08 01*, 13 08 02*,
13 08 99*, 16 07 08*,
16 07 09*, 16 10 01*
and 16 10 03*

Samples of hazardous
waste (including the
temporary storage of
WEEE pending its
recovery) which are being
or are to be subjected to
testing and analysis

16 02 09*, 16 02 10*,
16 02 11*, 16 02 12*,
16 02 13*, 16 02 15*,
16 06 01*, 16 06 02*,
16 06 03*, 18 01 03*,
18 01 08*, 18 02 02*,
18 02 07*, 20 01 31*,
20 01 33*, 20 01 35*

Paragraph 39(2)

16 02 09*, 16 02 10*,
16 02 11*, 16 02 12*,
16 02 13*, 16 02 15*,
16 06 01*, 16 06 02*,
16 06 03*, 18 01 03*,
18 01 08*, 18 02 02*,
18 02 07*, 20 01 31*,
20 01 33*, 20 01 35

Maximum storage capacity at one time:
20 cubic metres/ship

Maximum duration of storage: 7 days

Storage at waste
reception facilities
provided within a
harbour area, where
such storage is
incidental to the
collection or
transport of the
waste

Storage at waste
reception facilities
provided within a
harbour area, where
such storage is
incidental to the
collection or
transport of the
waste

The amount of tank washings
consisting of dirty ballast does not
exceed 30 % of the total deadweight of
the ships.

The amount of tank washings
consisting of waste mixtures containing
oil does not exceed 1 % of the total
deadweight of the ships.

The storage at any
place where they are
being or are to be
tested or analysed

The storage at a
pharmacy or at the
premises of a
medical, nursing or
veterinary practice or
any other authorised
needle exchange,
which have been
returned to those
places from resi-
dential or nursing
homes, households
or by individuals.

The storage at the
premises of a
medical, nursing or
veterinary practice of
the wastes produced
in carrying on that
practice

Maximum storage limit: 10 tonnes

Maximum storage capacity: 10 cubic
metres

Maximum amount returned/24 hrs:
5 kg/5 l

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

Maximum storage capacity: 10 cubic
metres

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

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Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity

Limit values

Other requirements

Paragraph 43(1)
and (3)

Waste gas discharge
lamps including fluores-
cent tubes (within code
20 01 21*)

Crushing for the
purposes of volume
reduction prior to
collection

Maximum quantity of lamps processed
in any period of 24 hours: 3 tonnes

Maximum mercury concentration in
emissions: 50 μg/cubic metres

Paragraph 43(2)
and (3)

Waste gas discharge
lamps including fluores-
cent tubes within code
20 01 21*

Storage prior to
crushing or storage
after crushing but
prior to collection

Mercury concentration in emissions
≤ 50 μg/m3

Sorting

Maximum capacity: 20 tonnes/7 days.

Paragraph 45(1)

Lead acid motor vehicles
batteries (within category
16 06 01* of the
European Waste
Catalogue) not forming
part of, nor contained in,
a motor vehicle

Paragraph 45(2)

Lead acid motor vehicles
batteries (within category
16 06 01* of the
European Waste
Catalogue) not forming
part of, nor contained in,
a motor vehicle

The storage at any
place designed or
adapted for the
recovery of scrap
metal or the
dismantling of waste
motor vehicles

Maximum storage capacity: 40 tonnes

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The height of any pile or stack of waste
does not exceed 5 metres

Crushing operation is carried out in
equipment designed for the purpose
of the volume reduction prior to
collection.

The crushing operation is carried
out solely for that purpose.

The storage of the lamps prior to
crushing is under weather proof
compliance with
covering
in
paragraph 1 of Annex
to
Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE) (1). The storage after
the
crushing is in a secure container.

III

is

surfaced with an
The place
impermeable pavement provided
with a sealed drainage system.

The plant or equipment used in
carrying on the activity is main-
tained in reasonable working order.

is

The waste
stored in secure
containers, where appropriate, on
pavement
an
provided with a sealed drainage
system.

impermeable

Paragraph 47(2)

16 02 11* and 20 01 23* Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment) and incidental
storage

Storage limit (either awaiting repair or
refurbishment or stored following such
treatment): 80 cubic metres

The activity is carried on primarily
with a view to the reuse of
the
WEEE for its original purpose, at
any secure place.

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day.

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The waste is
manner
sound reuse or
waste is not hindered.

stored in such a
the environmentally
the
recycling of

that

Best available treatment,
recovery
and recycling techniques are used
when carrying out the activity.

The waste is stored in a manner
that will prevent the release of the
CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs.

16 02 13* and 20 01 35* Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment) and incidental
storage

Storage limit (either awaiting repair or
refurbishment or stored following such
treatment): 80 cubic metres

The activity is carried on primarily
with a view to the reuse of
the
WEEE for its original purpose, at
any secure place.

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day.

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The waste is
manner
sound reuse or
waste is not hindered.

stored in such a
the environmentally
the
recycling of

that

recovery
Best available treatment,
and recycling techniques are used
when carrying out the activity.

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Type of waste, including code

Type of activity

Limit values

Other requirements

Paragraph 48(2)

16 02 11*, 20 01 23*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months. Overall height of any stack
shall not exceed 2 units or 3,5 m,
whichever is the lower

The waste is stored in a manner
that will prevent the release of the
CFC, HCFC and HFC on an
a
impermeable
secure store.

surface within

The waste is
manner
sound reuse or
waste is not hindered.

stored in such a
the environmentally
the
recycling of

that

The weatherproof
stored WEEE is required.

covering

of

16 02 13* and 20 01 35*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

The WEEE
impermeable
secure
covering
required.

stored

is
on
surface within

an
a
store. The weatherproof
is

stored WEEE

of

20 01 21*

Storage

Maximum quantity: 50 cubic metres

Maximum duration: 3 months

The waste is stored at any secure
place in such a way that the glass
is not broken.

The waste is
manner
sound reuse or
waste is not hindered.

stored in such a
the environmentally
the
recycling of

that

The waste is
manner
sound reuse or
waste is not hindered

stored in such a
the environmentally
the
recycling of

that

(1) OJ L 37, 13.2.2003, p. 24.

3. Proposed exemptions for operations involving WEEE to be added to schedule 2 of the waste management
licensing regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity (1)

Limit values

Other requirements (not exclusive listing)

Paragraph 49

16 02 11*, 20 01 23*

Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment), but not
including the
degassing and
capture of ozone
depleting substances,
and storage where
the activity is carried
on of any such
WEEE intended to be
submitted to repair
or refurbishment or
both

Storage limits: 80 cubic metres

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

The waste is stored and treated in a
manner that will prevent the release
of the CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs

1.5.2008

EN

Official Journal of the European Union

L 117/39

Provision

Type of waste, including code

Type of activity (1)

Limit values

Other requirements (not exclusive listing)

16 02 13*, 20 01 35*

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres

Treatment limits: 5 tonnes/day

Maximum duration of storage:
12 months

Treatment (repair
and/or refurbish-
ment), but not
including the
degassing and
capture of ozone
depleting substances,
and storage where
the activity is carried
on of any such
WEEE intended to be
submitted to repair
or refurbishment or
both

Paragraph 50

16 02 11*, 20 01 23*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres

storage has

The
impermeable surface.

to be on an

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

A weatherproof covering shall be
used.

prevent

that will

This waste should be stored in a
manner
the
the CFC, HCFC and
release of
HFC; the number of units in any
stack shall not
the
overall height of any stack shall
not exceed 3,5 metres.

exceed 2;

16 02 13*, 20 01 35*

Storage

Storage limit: 80 cubic metres.

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

20 01 21*

Storage

Storage limit: 50 cubic metres.

Maximum duration of storage:
3 months

storage has

The
impermeable surface.

to be on an

A weatherproof covering shall be
used.

The storage has to be in appro-
priate secure containers.

A weatherproof covering shall be
used.

This kind of waste shall be stored
in such a way that the glass is not
broken.

Paragraph 51

20 01 21*

Crushing for the
purpose of volume
reduction prior to
collection

Total quantity of lamps processed in
any period of 24 hours: Maximal
3 tonnes Mercury concentration in
emissions ≤ 50 μg/m3

Crushing operation is carried out in
equipment designed for the purpose
of the volume reduction prior to
collection.

The crushing operation is carried
out solely for that purpose

The
lamps
waterproof covering.

are

stored

under

After crushing the lamps are stored
in a secure container.

(1) The activities listed in this Annex are carried out for the purpose of recovery.