Storing waste
1. Overview
You can normally store your own waste on your own site without registering with the Environment Agency or obtaining a licence.
You have to store your waste securely. For example, you must not allow liquids to leak or plastics to blow away. Also make sure that members of the public do not have access to the waste.
When you have completed this section you will know:
- how much waste you can store
- how long you can store different waste types
- how to store your waste to avoid pollution.
It should take you less than 10 minutes to complete this section.
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