Businesses dismantling end of life vehicles (ELVs) had been exempt from waste management licensing regulations. But under new regulations brought in last year (see letsrecycle.com story), ELV de-pollution sites must have a licence in place from February.
A statement from the Agency said: “Many vehicle dismantlers were covered by an exemption from the need for a Waste Management Licence, but from February 1 2004 must have a site licence to continue accepting untreated end-of-life vehicles.”
The Agency is urging those with any questions about applying for a site licence to contact Lyndon Essex on 01473 727712.
The new de-pollution regulations form part of the UK's implementation of the European ELV Directive. They are designed to bring in tougher standards and controls for the treatment and storage of vehicles before they have been de-polluted to remove hazardous materials like waste oils, fuels and fluids.
- For Environment Agency guidance on the new de-pollution standards, see the letsrecycle.com ELV section.
The second half of UK ELV regulations, covering free takeback arrangements that must be put in place by vehicle producers and new UK recycling targets, will be addressed in a government consultation paper. Although subject to some delay, the consultation paper is now expected to be released next week, a DTI official told letsrecycle.com.
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