Obtain a waste generation permit with the help of Interzero!
One of the important obligations of some waste generators is to obtain an appropriate permit. In order to do so, it is necessary to submit an application for a waste generation permit, which must be accompanied by a number of annexes. Our consultants will take care of the development and completion of all the documentation so that you can start your business as soon as possible.
What is a waste permit?
A waste generation permit is administrative decision issued at the request of an entity that wishes to start operating an installation that generates waste. The decision contains, inter alia information on the types and quantities of waste that the company may generate, ways of preventing the generation of waste and methods of managing it, and the length of time for which the permit was issued.
The waste authorisation decision is a so-called bound decision - the the authority may not refuse to issue a permit to an economic operator provided that the application submitted by the operator is correct. To avoid the problems of obtaining a decision and not to meet with a refusal, It is therefore advisable to make use of Interzero consultantswho will prepare an application and submit the required documents to the competent authority.
When is a waste permit required?
A waste generation permit must be obtained by any entity that in connection with the operation of installations producing:
- hazardous waste of 1 Mg (1 tonne) per year,
- non-hazardous waste of 5,000 Mg (5,000 tonnes) per year.
According to the provisions of the Environmental Protection Law, an installation is considered to be:
- stationary technical equipment,
- assemblies of stationary technical facilities linked by technology (e.g. production line for plastic packaging, waste sorting plant, metal construction plant), if they are located on the same site and have the same owner,
- structures that are not technical facilities or assemblies thereof (e.g. airport, road, railway, dam, tunnel, earthworks).
Each the entrepreneur must himself estimate the annual quantities of waste generated and decide on this basis whether you are subject to a permit requirement. If you misjudge the masses of waste (e.g. underestimate) or operate without a permit, you are subject to criminal liability!
How to obtain a waste permit?
If you wish to obtain a waste permitsubmit to the competent authority a completed, complete application form and join him:
- the legal title to the facility where the waste will be produced,
- certificate of no criminal record,
- fire safety operation,
- proof of payment of stamp duty for the permit.
Once the documentation has been verified and found to be correct, the authority will issue you with a permit for the generation of waste in accordance with the information you have provided in your application. Within 14 days of receipt, the decision will become final and you will be able to start operating the waste generation facility.
Do you want to obtain a waste permit efficiently and without problems? Benefit from the support of Interzero experts! We will prepare an in-depth analysis of your business, collect the necessary data and, on this basis, draw up a proposal on your behalf.
Why entrust Interzero with the preparation of a waste permit application?
For more than 30 years, we have been supporting businesses in meeting their legal obligations under environmental law. During this time, we have cooperated and continue to we work with companies in almost every sector and industry.
By choosing our services receive:
- expert analysis and identification of your environmental responsibilities,
- recommendations on the scope of the permit requested,
- assisting in the development of a fire safety operation,
- smooth preparation of the application on your behalf,
- full support and instruction in obtaining the documents you need to apply for in person (e.g. a criminal record certificate),
- submission of an application to the competent authority,
- monitoring of administrative proceedings,
- taking over contacts with authorities in all matters relating to the application.
As a market leader in environmental protection we have extensive experience in proceedings before administrative authorities and in the preparation of environmental documentation. We also have a good understanding of the overload of obligations (not only environmental) that businesses face. We therefore offer our clients a comprehensive service that will save their time and that of their employees, while at the same time ensuring that all their obligations are carried out professionally and in accordance with the law. Contact us and present your problem - we will take care of it so that you can focus on developing your business.
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FAQ
Find out the answers to the most common questions about a waste permit.
A waste permit is required for the operation of the installation, which produce:
- hazardous waste of 1 Mg (1 tonne) per year,
- non-hazardous waste of 5,000 Mg (5,000 tonnes) per year.
The term 'installation' runs the gamut:
- stationary plant and machinery (e.g. paint spray booths, stone grinders, welding units, vehicle oil change equipment),
- assemblies of stationary technical facilities that are technologically interlinked (e.g. waste sorting plants, production lines, production facilities),
- structures which are not the above-mentioned facilities or complexes thereof (e.g. roads, airports, tunnels, dams, railway lines, above-ground hydraulic structures).
The amount of stamp duty for a waste permit depends on the type and scale of the activity and is respectively:
- 2011 PLN for large companies,
- PLN 506 for micro, small and medium-sized entrepreneurs,
- PLN 506 for those carrying out manufacturing activities in agriculture.
If you act through an attorney (e.g. Interzero), you must also pay stamp duty on the power of attorney in the amount of PLN 17.
The rates quoted are for official fees only and do not include the remuneration of Interzero's environmental consultants.
A properly drafted application for a waste permit should include:
- identification of the operator, his residence or registered office address,
- identification of the main operator or identification of the responsibilities of the individual operators of designated parts of the installation for operating the installation in accordance with environmental legislation, in the case referred to in Article 183b,
- the address of the plant on whose premises the installation is operated,
- information on the title to the installation,
- information on the type of installation, the equipment and technology used, and the technical characteristics of the sources and emission sources,
- assessment of the technical condition of the installation,
- information on the type of activity conducted,
- description of the assumed operational alternatives of the installation,
- a general process diagram with a mass balance and the types of materials, raw materials and fuels used, relevant to environmental requirements,
- information on the energy used or produced by the installation,
- the magnitude and sources of emissions or sites of emissions - actual and proposed - during normal operation of the installation and under abnormal conditions, in particular such as start-up and shut-down operations,
- the conditions or parameters characterising the operation of the installation, determining when start-up is completed and when shut-down of the installation commences,
- the proposed procedures for monitoring the technological processes relevant to the environmental protection requirements and, in particular, the measurement or recording of emissions and fire protection requirements in the case of a waste permit which includes the collection or treatment of waste,
- the declared date and method of cessation of operation of the installation or of the designated part thereof which does not pose a risk to the environment, where cessation of operation is anticipated within the period for which the permit is to be granted,
- the declared total duration of continued operation of the installation, where this has an impact on the determination of the environmental protection requirements, and the declared means of documenting this duration of operation,
- the declared commissioning date of the installation (if applicable),
- the length of time for which the permit is to be issued,
- the tax identification number (NIP) and REGON number of the waste holder,
- specification of the types of waste to be generated, taking into account their basic chemical composition and properties,
- determination of the quantities of each type of waste expected to be generated per year,
- identifying ways of preventing or reducing waste and its negative environmental impact,
- a description of further waste management, including collection, transport, recovery and disposal of waste,
- indication of where and how and the types of waste stored.
An application for a waste permit shall be accompanied by:
- a document certifying the right to represent the waste producer in legal transactions (in the case of legal persons),
- certificate of no criminal record,
- fire safety operation,
- proof of title to the installation,
- proof of legal title to the land on which the waste will be stored (if applicable),
- proof of payment of stamp duty on the permit,
- power of attorney and proof of payment of stamp duty on the power of attorney (if the application is submitted by the waste producer's proxy).
Due to the possibility of an extension of time for the authority to process your application, we recommend submitting applications approximately 3 months before the installation is due to begin operating.
An application for a waste permit must be submitted either in person or by post to:
- the provincial marshal in cases:
- installations on sites which may always have a significant impact on the environment,
- a project likely always to have a significant effect on the environment carried out,
- waste production permit and integrated permit for municipal installations referred to in Article 38b(1)(1) of the Waste Act of 14 December 2012,
- the regional director for environmental protection for the generation of waste in closed areas, as determined by the Minister of Defence,
- chief executive - in other cases.
The decision on the waste production permit is issued by the authority to which the application for this is addressed, i.e.:
- Marshal in cases:
- installations on sites which may always have a significant impact on the environment,
- a project likely always to have a significant effect on the environment carried out,
- waste production permit and integrated permit for municipal installations referred to in Article 38b(1)(1) of the Waste Act of 14 December 2012,
- regional director for environmental protection for the generation of waste in closed areas, as determined by the Minister of Defence,
- starost - in other cases.
The operation of an installation that generates waste without the required permit is at risk of punishable by arrest, restriction of liberty or a fine. The same penalty shall apply to an operator who uses the installation in violation of the conditions of the permit issued.
If you submit the correct application, the authority will give you a decision within one month of receipt. This period may extend to 2 months, of which you will be informed in advance.
Modification of a waste permit requires the submission of a new application with annexes. The procedure is therefore identical to the original permit.
Remember that until the new decision comes into force, you must operate under the terms of the previously issued decision! Exceeding the quantities of waste set out in the decision, producing new types of waste and other deviations may result in a penalty being imposed on you!
Update the waste generation permit by by submitting the application and its annexes exactly as for the application for the original permit. If the term for which your permit was issued is about to expire, you should apply for a new permit at least three months before the expiry of the term.
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