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What you must do

Find out how to comply with regulations relating to anaerobic digestion.

Read the document below about Anaerobic Digestion and Environmental Permitting to see if your activity requires a permit and if so how to apply:

The document includes:

  • Examples of activities which may require an Environmental Permit and those that might be exempt.
  • How changes to Environmental Permitting will affect you.
  • How to apply for an Environmental Permit or Exemption.

Other useful information

The storage of waste and its recovery using anaerobic digestion is regulated under the Waste Management Licensing Regulations.

  • Hazardous and non-hazardous wastes


    Guidance on the recovery and disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous wastes.

  • Do you require an Environmental Permit?