Statutory guidance: SR2009 No 8: management of inert wastes and unpolluted soil at mines and quarries
Updated: Added to ‘details’ section: You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.
Standard rules guidance to allow the operator to undertake mining waste operations in respect of inert extractive waste and unpolluted soil on the site of a mine or quarry.
These rules do not allow any point source emissions to air, water or land from the mining waste operations.
You can apply online for most standard rules environmental permits.