The Waste Management Licensing Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003

[^key-76cf72a83cae3c52295b55441e52cca9]: Sch. 1A inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(10) (as amended by S.R. 2020/284, regs. 1(1), 3(4)(b)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-78db906e3ada8ae4a7bfd6b84d676cb4]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (20.5.2009) by The Waste Batteries and Accumulators (Treatment and Disposal) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/159), regs. 1, 3(1)(a) (with reg. 4)

[^key-790d97d3471afce34c808993fd6bc362]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (15.7.2016) by The Waste (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/95), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)

[^key-794c09be184385a2ae9acb6c090d17bf]: Sch. 2 para. 37 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-79aa51bc2f84a9c40262b8effc3cfbdf]: Reg. 9(1)(n) substituted (4.6.2007) by virtue of The Landfill (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2007 (S.R. 2007/258), regs. 1(1), 16(1)

[^key-7c2a89eebf349bbab99ecc4e3d92ae61]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1 inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(12)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-7d7a88f68268da2ffd03462e7d72cb8d]: Reg. 26 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-7ef3814ca162e7cb4f8d646f814c84b1]: Reg. 11 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-7ff70f57c9c18e569a1336fd5f29c369]: Reg. 11C(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(6)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8014df6215df79c45f3305edad98b6ca]: Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 5(2A) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(15)(b)(vi); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8117771bd507db30a2b6763fceeb1084]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(g)

[^key-8125f4286b1dbc2c3a8898195002e79d]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 49(1)(d) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(11)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8139395753ef0133040e1dcd3751b960]: Sch. 2 para. 31 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-81febe83745f0d5a509682ef17cc0615]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 10(1)(c) substituted (11.4.2019) by The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/81), regs. 1(1), 37(1)(a)

[^key-8251a9be0aac7e71db22ee96f565d515]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(a)

[^key-82d7d971f6d579cee3ac23abd1992ad5]: Reg. 21 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-834fd541e441d0fcf68baf0cbfa3a23c]: Sch. 2 para. 7 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-8683cd96ef6a13b43f255b5ac9ca636e]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (1.4.2025) by The Waste (Materials Facilities) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (S.R. 2025/18), regs. 1, 2(1)(c)

[^key-8890f80a40e461b014837862d2104f7c]: Sch. 5 para. 3 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-88be42bc576296ea57ed9acc28b28f8e]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 paras. 47A, 47B inserted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 23

[^key-88c52826f0fdd8ee8347d7e2ea894e9e]: Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 14(1) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(b)(i)

[^key-88f31c6495cbe597a39e444f359c8e36]: Sch. 2 para. 36 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-89914c999fdfd7a64b70889251ee4b4e]: Reg. 12 substituted (18.5.2015) by The Ship Recycling Facilities Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/229), regs. 1, 7

[^key-8a60026ad26eea89646a0f19a2a9c1b4]: Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 2 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-8b7b6c1a6d3707907d4ea8658e4e2246]: Reg. 22(5) substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 39(1)(c) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-8b855d4695bd5bcde77256b4d13cda5b]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 8 revoked (31.3.2009) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/76), regs. 1(1), 6

[^key-8c308dd2bb96e6829fc0e9d7c0cf97bd]: Reg. 16(1)(f)(iii) and word substituted for full stop (8.4.2011) by virtue of The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 38(1)(a) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-8c4a2ca06bca5118960eed42d2e371a4]: Words in reg. 26(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(9)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8c4f641e47eda3524014fe44d7285e9f]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-8cfd8b582dc7a6075dc882d107703cf9]: Reg. 22(2)(a) substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 39(1)(b) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-8fa3c2f3318bae43a950a0ee8748020b]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47C(3)(c) substituted (11.4.2019) by The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/81), regs. 1(1), 37(1)(b)

[^key-8ff8e1fd63b934d721552f5809729b5b]: Sch. 2 para. 42 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-908adde8bfd60c4f55792a143aca43ef]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (1.4.2025) by The Waste (Materials Facilities) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (S.R. 2025/18), regs. 1, 2(1)(d)

[^key-908affa428d42f59ad5fa21ac314e6a1]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(d)

[^key-916132b48f0359b433185744b55e55fa]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 27 substituted (5.9.2016) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/96), regs. 1, 3(7)

[^key-91a14096475384701569e873eac7bf89]: Words in reg. 22(2)(b)(ii) substituted (6.4.2011) by The Marine Licensing (Exempted Activities) Order (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/78), arts. 1, 35(2)

[^key-91fc757da708b77c730d227963737842]: Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 2 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-98a6549816a20543b8a3662aaeec6270]: Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 3 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-98cd1dcbd63f5faba1ec850c6c4374d8]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 28 revoked (31.3.2009) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/76), regs. 1(1), 7

[^key-999ac1a8b32dfbf57deaf6faf4e23426]: Reg. 20(3A) inserted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7(b) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-9b6e15a7f55cda32b1b5df0c660ee374]: Reg. 1(4A) revoked (1.6.2015) by The Hazardous Waste (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/238), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(b)

[^key-9e1839dd3afc7552d0eefd116c0334cf]: Words in reg. 12(2) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Ship Recycling (Facilities and Requirements for Hazardous Materials on Ships) (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/277), regs. 1, 2(2); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-9e7f9cf298ad81e458da576c9540a9ae]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1 substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(ii)

[^key-a0069bdbbb623ec2aa5b578c79bae5c8]: Reg. 8 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a034ed1e551c8de62d87ef3a2b54580d]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 14(4) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(b)(ii)

[^key-a0b1d193cc2b32b6c09e4576fa868fb9]: Sch. 2 para. 6 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a0d7134fc4267a47f26dae2fba6714bf]: Reg. 18(5B) inserted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 6(b) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-a18e384178c0b853ed895646b6b29b2e]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 49(6) added (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(11)(b); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a319d1c548191c465dd9781800650ed6]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1 Table 1 inserted (22.7.2020) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/620), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(b)

[^key-a3e70fe643100d9c5af31505e5f2c05f]: Sch. 2 para. 13 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-a671abf31f1c50f4d1e9cb12188bc41d]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 45 substituted (5.9.2016) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/96), regs. 1, 3(8)

[^key-a711805fbe4569bf9cd9fa8fc0f1dc95]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 40(1)(d) and word substituted for full stop (14.2.2015) by virtue of The Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/14), regs. 1(1), 5(4)(b)(ii)

[^key-a762c899bea4b064e783233b378937c2]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 19 substituted (5.9.2016) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/96), regs. 1, 3(6)

[^key-a7a6182607b36c663f4c847abf2e2096]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 5(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(15)(b)(vii)(bb); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-a7fa99367780449374b4c973b54582ca]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47A(1)(d) substituted (11.4.2019) by The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/81), regs. 1(1), 37(1)(a)

[^key-a8ddb47133b5fbabae3e6b08eb759cc7]: Sch. 2 para. 24 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-aaa5176832f5e39156cf2838a39f6d90]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 2 substituted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 24(2)

[^key-aac86afcbad8b8381701fe2f6570d063]: Reg. 7 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-aaed240cca351435de7550dbb9d8f650]: Sch. 2 para. 39 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-abdb3cb4b1403d5fca555137216b5de2]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 9(3)(c) and word inserted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 16(2)

[^key-adf59549ce57d32dd15f40fb41ae8512]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47D(2)(b) substituted (11.4.2019) by The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/81), regs. 1(1), 37(1)(b)

[^key-af6f97e710918da6909b13a0573b34db]: Sch. 2 Pt. III para. 1 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-af70ae472475f5311655575689ff555a]: Sch. 2 para. 32 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b0434667181e1595e2f07c6104377a30]: Reg. 2 substituted (31.12.2015) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment No.2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/386), regs. 1, 3(2)

[^key-b11d38d42888c1ae95dc06137236bd68]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 36(a) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-b2fdc0112d38991bc21982b1c55bd3ee]: Sch. 2 para. 46 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-b454e5395c5d0c94964f126a890cc921]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 10(1)(c) substituted (1.1.2007) by The Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/489), regs. 1, 29(2)(b) (with reg. 2)

[^key-b4b7184f97b494329057e4dd11533f6a]: Regulations modified (31.12.2020) by S.I. 2019/289, reg. 5, Sch. 3 (as amended by The Waste (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/284), regs. 1(1), 3(3)(5))

[^key-b5578f8b30ad9a70c83ff6f633272e70]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 10(1) substituted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 17

[^key-b5e6522a259c03a172fe5c7b69e4e0a8]: Words in reg. 18(9) substituted (28.2.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 65(5)(b), 147(6) (with s. 144); S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(k)

[^key-b61632e217f337cc74aea86e9bff1836]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (12.6.2014) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/137), regs. 1, 3(2)(f)

[^key-b642112bc6a3afd024731456bd079ead]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47B substituted (1.1.2007) by virtue of The Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/489), regs. 1, 29(2)(g) (with reg. 2)

[^key-b998f96b95481ff60d52f9d605c80c32]: Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(a)(b) substituted for sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 4(a)-(c) (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(15)(a)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ba2962558df0fa70147e16389a04e36d]: Words in reg. 18(11)(b) substituted (28.2.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 65(5)(c), 147(6) (with s. 144); S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(k)

[^key-bc473d5c94ccc22ab4346972b20feba9]: Sch. 2 para. 41 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-bf255e08e85ef9a779e9ad0add386c48]: Sch. 2 para. 21 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c084726faea2154e4b89e37095892cf4]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 17 omitted (5.9.2016) by virtue of The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/96), regs. 1, 3(4)

[^key-c1493480358136c250a288ec02affd6c]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 5(2)(a) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(15)(b)(iv); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c36de4a4e97a88f2bff67129c9953d66]: Reg. 4 revoked (17.8.2015) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/301), regs. 1(1), 2(3)

[^key-c3c3b97b562a46f4670c2c723cd1012f]: Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 12(11) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(12)(f)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-c45c76f5a150a5a8456bbf39174f36f3]: Sch. 2 Pt. III para. 3 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-c6bbe4094dcfed013b4ca308ffbbd9f1]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 49(3)(b) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(11)(a); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ca7dc496598afe2308db476ae251c0a3]: Words in reg. 11B omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(5); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cb88a85ebf00ec02fec2b93144a884fd]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 25(4A) omitted (1.1.2007) by virtue of The Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/489), regs. 1, 29(2)(e) (with reg. 2)

[^key-cbaf3de7b11fbed523f2891c6ae697dc]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 7 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(12)(e); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-cbce9d687e5682ebd97335e8d691c51f]: Sch. 2 para. 14 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-cc39ac5a11878d4f6be01e7248225162]: Reg. 10 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-cd0bf32043d432a85e1943ab1d2f1444]: Reg. 18(5)(5A) substituted for reg. 18(5) (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 12(4)

[^key-cd79307c32a0f99db51a2237e2f4c27b]: Sch. 2 para. 16 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-d0c2c5ea7619a3a5a2b4aed9f341c05b]: Word in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 1 substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(a)(i)

[^key-d0c82612cbf6d8144b7d59b3673aeb37]: Words in Sch. 6 para. 1 Table 1 substituted (22.7.2020) by The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships) Regulations 2020 (S.I. 2020/620), reg. 1(2), Sch. 1 para. 1(a)

[^key-d263b520b66e61af39f929ac427d6de8]: Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 2(d) inserted (24.12.2018) by The Environment (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2018 (S.R. 2018/200), reg. 1(1), Sch. 1 para. 5(b)

[^key-d2df6c02ccbda7a0a17f8a6e90d859e5]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 1(a) substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 42(1) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-d33c232e6649ceb7589561134edbe67e]: Sch. 2 para. 38 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-d54c179cc40737f69dc5b4c9841852ea]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (12.6.2014) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/137), regs. 1, 3(2)(c)

[^key-d61f7a52630abeb8fde18481ee58d6ff]: Reg. 1(5) substituted (17.8.2015) by The Hazardous Waste (Amendment No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/288), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(c), 7

[^key-d81e913965907015fc786eabb21f176f]: Sch. 2 para. 34 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-da7939a7b4f08943e059a88d8dacb0ac]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 4 para. 5(2) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(15)(b)(iii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-dbda13ff77e3628122a23f9f5bcb0537]: Sch. 2 para. 4 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-dc33cf492fa36d10bf163fd078090d6d]: Word in Sch. 3 Pt. 3 substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(14) (as substituted by S.R. 2020/284, regs. 1(1), 3(4)(a)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-dd2bf5edda5eb4853838ab16d28ae71d]: Words in reg. 20(5)(c) substituted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7(d) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-dd4de85c1c19696335916e2911397a5b]: Words in Sch. 5 Pt. 1 para. 2(a) substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 42(2) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-dd770f3d6e7d1a0afb102469f766666b]: Word in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 13(1) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(12)(g)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ddbb1b828c8059b3165c585397600955]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 36(d) (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-ddcf33c01e8f9d4a964abd983eb70d6e]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 25(1) substituted (1.1.2007) by The Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/489), regs. 1, 29(2)(d) (with reg. 2)

[^key-de06e72dc45eb988e275bfa1f47ec0a3]: Sch. 2 para. 40 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-dee06f29f4e01ed5aea01b7ef9b48e43]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (12.6.2014) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. 2014/137), regs. 1, 3(2)(b)

[^key-dfeaef42370011d718fde8aa62e61511]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (1.4.2025) by The Waste (Materials Facilities) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2025 (S.R. 2025/18), regs. 1, 2(1)(a)

[^key-e006b376893ce93735a92ee2b0fbad8e]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 9 Table 3 substituted (30.12.2011) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/403), regs. 1(1), 3(1)

[^key-e16ad9670fe8de926c8a09c4b9558c25]: Sch. 2 para. 23 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e27560fd8681233a60cfe9c31a79be06]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 13(1)(a) inserted (14.2.2015) by The Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/14), regs. 1(1), 5(4)(a)(i)

[^key-e2dbee5a674336be0cf7363b7c6d65a0]: Word in reg. 17(4)(b) substituted (28.2.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 65(4)(a), 147(6) (with s. 144); S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(k)

[^key-e2f0873641b79556f1bdc9bc1fcc9a13]: Sch. 2 para. 30 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e3060ecb716841dd43e297ebc2b34144]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 3 Table substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(4)(c)

[^key-e35a43d181581c5da6faea420f3209e3]: Sch. 2 para. 25 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e36fbbfd5037e64736294ca665c3b77e]: Reg. 15 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e46bebdd2b01665a76a169510d4fcc2c]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 41(1) substituted (20.5.2009) by The Waste Batteries and Accumulators (Treatment and Disposal) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/159), regs. 1, 3(6)(b) (with reg. 4)

[^key-e5fa84fac2fe17b9d0a9571a59ae6cdc]: Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 2 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-e8170240bca45ef572889e80dabfcda0]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 29(1) omitted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 21

[^key-e8ca7e08515977330b040c21f2f3f215]: Reg. 1(6)-(9) inserted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(3) (as amended by S.R. 2020/284, regs. 1(1), 3(2)); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-e908b98df79f3496d9af0c31d251a303]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 paras. 47C-47F inserted (13.2.2008) by The Waste Management (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/18), regs. 1, 4

[^key-e9e81d01b5e41721831feed6378e9374]: Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 2 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ea0c7eb60302c562aecb1526b38b0cd4]: Words in reg. 1(3) omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(d)(i); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ea2f04eb617c6f31c72489ef1cbf1395]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 paras. 49-51 inserted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 8(c) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-ea7f7fc733722b61bd96b928ec8ec355]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(2)(d)(ii); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-edb6b3264bea668cac1eb07db89d74ef]: Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 5(3)(b)-(h) substituted for Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para 5(3)(b)-(e) (31.12.2020) by The Environmental Protection (Amendment) (Northern Ireland) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/289), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 3(12)(d); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)

[^key-ee3e9b2bc1af2a543022b87fa15646af]: Sch. 3 substituted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 40 (with reg. 9(2))

[^key-ef1993345696a7eb239c5ddfe5f2f481]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47A(1) substituted (1.1.2007) by virtue of The Nitrates Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/489), regs. 1, 29(2)(f) (with reg. 2)

[^key-f01c16288ddbd13e2ff623887a9ab988]: Word in Sch. 3 Pt.2 substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 2(d)

[^key-f06b72157b86794b20fc8b41a62ca03d]: Sch. 2 para. 9 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-f12036c953b45a0d901e5c62f21861a4]: Reg. 20B inserted (28.2.2022) by Environment Act 2021 (c. 30), ss. 65(6), 147(6) (with s. 144); S.R. 2022/54, art. 2(1)(k)

[^key-f1a3feef201b6ea39c5d21dee707f55f]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 5 substituted (31.3.2009) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/76), regs. 1(1), 5

[^key-f21b34d46bdc98416187996a7fce2d6b]: Sch. 5 Pt. II para. 1 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-f33eca302297c95f9651005c649b7a87]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (5.12.2022) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/288), regs. 1, 3

[^key-f38f461cb1b5b7800f185e2492fc02fb]: Sch. 2 para. 33 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-f4d32c4eda5f54bdf42f5826553a6725]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 9(3)(c) substituted (11.4.2019) by The Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/81), regs. 1(1), 37(1)(a)

[^key-f5ab1b2d3da7b0b245301d9fb4c11977]: Words in reg. 20(3) substituted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7(a) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-f5cdd0dd24dc1f1459ed5459b3c765fb]: Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 15 substituted (5.9.2016) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/96), regs. 1, 3(3)

[^key-f7142409010d3fc77cfd4152ec0fdd1a]: Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 40(1)(b) omitted (14.2.2015) by virtue of The Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/14), regs. 1(1), 5(4)(b)(i)

[^key-f745b17f1ada3fef415179862b70591d]: Words in reg. 1(3) substituted (18.12.2020) by The Waste (Circular Economy) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2020 (S.R. 2020/285), regs. 1(1), 4(2)(b)

[^key-f8a58b6ed2844b5691d9ccc53e4e31d2]: Words in Sch. 3 Pt. 3 Table substituted (15.7.2016) by The Waste (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2016 (S.R. 2016/95), regs. 1(1), 3(3)

[^key-fa564605e84790243f1ecf05b3a5a6ac]: Word in reg. 26(2) substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 2(b)

[^key-fa784f8ff28e92a0fdb3274f113926dd]: Word in Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 3(1) table 13 substituted (16.1.2020) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 (S.R. 2019/240), regs. 1, 16

[^key-fb2bad663407d1d16c22353caa3ea477]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 40(1) inserted (20.5.2009) by The Waste Batteries and Accumulators (Treatment and Disposal) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2009 (S.R. 2009/159), regs. 1, 3(6)(a) (with reg. 4)

[^key-fb7492ace2811c1a8ae1b87193fe8d11]: Word in reg. 11C substituted (27.2.2025) by The Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/82), reg. 1(2), Sch. 10 para. 2(a)

[^key-fc6448d42c8ca6ae0b4cd7fabfe60428]: Reg. 20 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-fc946613b8195b10ebc27eca89145301]: Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 47B(b) omitted (13.2.2008) by virtue of The Waste Management (Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008 (S.R. 2008/18), regs. 1, 3(1)

[^key-fd2ceb62f53d687ce75478ee12d8108d]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 1(a) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-fe32878e76a3b83299471e2f7f2cc3ec]: Reg. 5 substituted (5.12.2022) by The Waste Management Licensing (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/288), regs. 1, 5(1)

[^key-fe60a557cc44abf350c3a4ada895f4d6]: Word in reg. 16(1)(e) omitted (31.7.2006) by virtue of The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 11(1)

[^key-fe89bf4b9bc3e88948c08eddaa692516]: Words in reg. 20(5)(b) substituted (5.1.2007) by Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (Waste Management Licensing) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/519), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 7(c) (with Sch. 2)

[^key-fef5eb21b1608f2f4ab243e3f02156c4]: Sch. 2 para. 35 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ff002fc9c69536a0422082981a3ba997]: Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 3 para. 1 substituted (31.7.2006) by The Waste Management Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2006 (S.R. 2006/280), regs. 1(1), 24(1)

[^key-ff13fef6f39ff1ddbd163c2bcf6aeb9f]: Sch. 2 para. 10 in operation at 19.12.2003, see reg. 1(1)

[^key-ffe92f38f86e22703ec851164b0c0568]: Reg. 16(2A) inserted (8.4.2011) by The Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2011 (S.R. 2011/127), regs. 1(1), 38(1)(b) (with reg. 9(2))

[^M_F_2b757ca8-979e-42fb-93b5-1449dde24f32]: Reg. 20A inserted (14.2.2015) by The Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/14), regs. 1(1), 5(3)

[^M_F_961ce9da-94aa-4d84-fc55-e04dd6f99334]: Reg. 11D inserted (14.2.2015) by The Food Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 (S.R. 2015/14), regs. 1(1), 5(2)

[^M_F_b602e2bd-a308-4c08-dee9-69ff95d1db1c]: Words in reg. 1(3) inserted (6.1.2004) by The Landfill Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/496), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 2(2) (with Sch. 4)

[^M_F_9656d324-906a-4d2d-9821-752f20fe361f]: Reg. 9(1)(n)-(p) inserted (6.1.2004) by The Landfill Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/496), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)(a) (as amended 16.7.2004) by S.R. 2004/297, regs. 1, 9(6)) (with Sch. 4)

[^M_F_cc89e8b5-a282-46f3-d083-27f23bff337e]: Words in reg. 9(1)(f) inserted (6.1.2004) by The Landfill Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2003 (S.R. 2003/496), reg. 1, Sch. 5 para. 2(3)(a) (with Sch. 4)

[^key-2f6aeaef2c74335678afc52659d1a672]: Sum in Sch. 4 para. 3(10)(a) substituted (19.1.2026) by The Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/8), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(a)

[^key-b3988879b046a918af2c6487dbd22ea3]: Sum in Sch. 4 para. 3(10)(b) substituted (19.1.2026) by The Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/8), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(b)

[^key-1bc72585c39801d3c5cde9d9fffc039f]: Sum in Sch. 4 para. 3(10)(c) substituted (19.1.2026) by The Waste (Fees and Charges) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2026 (S.R. 2026/8), regs. 1(1), 3(2)(c)

47A

• (1) The treatment of land used for agriculture with agricultural waste where such treatment results in benefit to agriculture or ecological improvement if—

• (a) the waste consists only of liquid milk;

• (b) before the treatment the waste is diluted with not less than an equal quantity of water or slurry;

• (c) in any period of 30 days the land is treated with no more than 50 cubic metres (tonnes) of diluted waste per hectare; and

• (d) the treatment shall be carried out in accordance with the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019.

• (2) The secure storage or dilution of waste intended to be used to treat land as specified in sub-paragraph (1).

• (3) For the purposes of this paragraph, waste is subject to treatment only when it is spread on land or is injected or otherwise introduced into the surface of that land.

47B

The deposit of agricultural waste consisting of plant tissue at the place of production if—

• (a) there is no more than 250 cubic metres (tonnes) in any one deposit;

• (b) the deposit is not immediately adjacent to any other deposit made in reliance on this exemption; ...

• (c) the deposit shall be carried out in accordance with the Nutrient Action Programme Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2019 ; and

• (d) the deposit is carried out in accordance with any requirements specified under a notice served under Article 32 of the Plant Health Order (Northern Ireland) 2006.

Conditions of site licences: WEEE

11A

The Department shall ensure that any site licence granted or varied on or after 12th June 2014 authorising an establishment or undertaking carrying out treatment operations to store or treat WEEE contains such conditions as it considers necessary ....

Health at work

Waste oils

Groundwater

Amendments to the Groundwater Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998

Exclusion of activities under other control regimes from waste management licensing

Exemptions from waste management licensing

Registration in connection with exempt activities

Registration obligations

Refusal, revocation and cessation of registration

Waste Framework Directive

Registration of brokers

Amendment of the Deposits in the Sea (Exemptions) Order (Northern Ireland) 1995

Amendment of the Special Waste Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1998

Amendment of the Controlled Waste (Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1999

End of Life Vehicles Directive

Revocations

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• (1) The carrying on, at any secure place in respect of WEEE of a kind described in Table 11A, of the treatment activities of repair or refurbishment or both if—

• (a) the activity is carried on with a view to the reuse of the WEEE for its original purpose;

• (b) best available treatment, recovery and recycling techniques are used when carrying out the activity;

• (c) the total quantity of any particular kind of WEEE so dealt with at that place does not exceed the treatment limit specified in relation to that kind of WEEE in Table 11A;

• (d) the technical requirements specified in paragraph (6) are met.

Kind of Waste	Storage Limits	Treatment Limits
16 02 14(WEEE other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 13	80 cubic metres	5 tonnes per day
20 01 36(WEEE other than those mentioned in 20 01 21, 20 01 23 and 20 01 35)	80 cubic metres	5 tonnes per day

• (2) The carrying on at any secure place in respect of WEEE that is hazardous waste of a kind described in Table 11B, of the treatment activities of repair or refurbishment or both, but not including the degassing and capture of ozone depleting substances, if—

• (a) the activity is carried on with a view to the reuse of the WEEE for its original purpose;

• (b) best available treatment, recovery and recycling techniques are used when carrying out the activity;

• (c) the total quantity of any particular kind of WEEE so dealt with at that place does not exceed the treatment limit specified in relation to that kind of WEEE in Table 11B;

• (d) the technical requirements specified in paragraph (6) are met;

• (e) the other requirements specified in relation to that kind of WEEE in Table 11B are met.

Kind of Waste	Storage Limits	Treatment Limits	Other Requirements
16 02 11(WEEE containing chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC) and 20 01 23**(WEEE containing chlorofluorocarbons)	80 cubic metres	5 tonnes per day	Stored and treated in a manner that will prevent the release of the CFCs, HCFCs or HFCs
Television and computer monitors containing cathode ray tubes falling within 16 02 13(WEEE containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 12) and 20 01 35**(WEEE other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23 containing hazardous components)	80 cubic metres	5 tonnes per day

• (3) The secure storage at the place where the activity is carried on of any WEEE of a kind described in Table 11A or 11B intended to be submitted to repair or refurbishment or both if—

• (a) the total quantity of any particular kind of WEEE so dealt with at that place does not exceed the storage limit specified in relation to that kind of WEEE in Table 11A or 11B;

• (b) the technical requirements specified in paragraph (6) are met;

• (c) the other requirements specified in relation to that kind of WEEE in Table 11B are met;

• (d) the WEEE is stored in such a manner that is environmentally sound reuse or recycling is not hindered;

• (e) no WEEE is stored at that place for more than 12 months.

• (4) Paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) only apply to the carrying on of an activity at a place if the person responsible for the management of that place has established administrative arrangements to ensure that—

• (a) WEEE accepted at that place is of a kind described in Table 11A or 11B, as the case may be; and

• (b) no waste is accepted at that place in such a quantity as would cause there to be breach of any of the conditions of the exemption.

• (5) For the purposes of this paragraph, the storage and treatment limits specified in Tables 11A and 11B are overall limits that apply to all waste falling within the 6-digit code or codes specified in those tables.

• (6) The technical requirements are—

• (a) sites for storage (including temporary storage) of WEEE prior to its treatment must have—

• (i) impermeable surfaces for appropriate areas with provision for spillage collection facilities and where appropriate decanters and cleansers/degreasers; and

• (ii) waterproof covering of appropriate areas;

• (b) sites for treatment of WEEE must have—

• (i) impermeable surfaces for appropriate areas with provision for spillage collection facilities and where appropriate decanters and cleansers/degreasers;

• (ii) scales to measure the weight of the treated waste;

• (iii) appropriate storage of disassembled parts;

• (iv) appropriate containers for the storage of batteries, PCB's/PCT's containing capacitors and other hazardous waste such as radioactive waste; and

• (v) equipment for the treatment of water.

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• (1) The secure storage at any place of WEEE of a kind described in Tables 11C if—

• (a) the WEEE is stored for the purpose of its recovery elsewhere;