Paragraph 10B: Storage and spreading of Sludge
A guide to the legislation is given below. Read through this to help you decide if this exemption covers the type of activity that you wish to undertake.
Exempted Activity
Paragraph 10(b) allows the storage of sewage sludge which is to be used in accordance with The Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1990.
Waste Stream(s) Permitted
Sewage sludge.
Quantity
The quantity of waste to be stored will be dependant on the crop requirement and be based on the soil and waste analyses.
Storage
Sludge must be stored at the place where it is to be spread and must not be stored for a period of more than 6 months.
Storage must be in a secure container or lagoon or, in the case of dewatered sludge, in a secure place on land.
The following information contained in Part II of Schedule 2 of This Waste Management Licensing regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (as amended) is required for the registration of an exemption under Paragraph 10
(a) the names, addresses and telephone numbers, and, if applicable, the fax numbers and e-mail addresses of the establishment or undertaking that is to store the sludge and the establishment or undertaking supplying the sludge;
(b) the quantity of sludge to be stored and its origin;
(c) information on how the sludge has been treated and where it has been treated;
(d) the location in which the sludge is to be stored or spread, including a description of any container or lagoon to be used;
(e) the locations of any buildings, public rights of way, abstraction points or surface waters above ordinance datum which are situated within 400 metres of the boundaries of that place;
What the legislation says
The full wording of the paragraph 10 exemption can be found in Schedule 2 of the Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003. These Regulations have been amended a number of times. A document containing subsequent legislative updates can be found on the NIEA website at www.doeni.gov.uk/niea/final_amended_wml_regs.pdf (.PDF 664KB)
More detailed information on this exemption can be found in the guidance document below
For storage and spreading on non-agricultural land you should apply for a Paragraph 10a exemption.
Relevant Objectives in relation to the disposal or recovery of waste are given in paragraph 4 of Schedule 3 to the Regulations.
If you think that you can meet the requirements of the paragraph 10(b) exemption and wish to proceed with registration please contact :-
Northern Ireland Environment Agency
Land and Resource Management
1st Floor Klondyke Building
Cromac Avenue
Gasworks Business Park
Lower Ormeau Road
Belfast
BT7 2JA
Telephone 028 9056 9358
Fax 028 9056 9376
or alternatively click on the links below for printable guidance and application form
Full Guidance Paragraph 10B (.PDF 155Kb)
