How do you comply with the Waste Incineration Directive?

Most waste burning activities will be subject to the Waste Incineration Directive (WID) through environmental permits (England and Wales) or pollution prevention and control (PPC) permits (Northern Ireland and Scotland) issued for activities listed under Part A.

Your permit will list the types and quantities of waste that you are allowed to burn. It will also include operating conditions, emission limits and monitoring requirements. You must comply with the conditions of your permit.

For more information about environmental permits and PPC permits, see our guidance:

Environmental permits

Pollution prevention and control permits

In this guideline:

Types of waste incineration
How do you comply with the Waste Incineration Directive?
When does the Waste Incineration Directive not apply?
Incinerating animal carcasses
Permits and licences for burning waste
Waste incineration further information
Waste incineration legislation