Targeted. Practical. Approved First Time.
At The Permitting Company, we create bespoke, regulator-ready Dust Management Plans (DEMPs) for the waste and recycling sector. Our plans are designed to help you secure permit approval, maintain compliance, and operate without disruption.
Whether you’re applying for a new permit or responding to regulator requests, we’ll ensure your DEMP is thorough, site-specific, and ready to meet Environment Agency expectations.
A Dust Management Plan (DEMP) is a documented plan approved by the regulator that outlines how a site will prevent, monitor, and control dust emissions to protect human health, the environment, and comply with legal requirements.
Why You Need a Dust Management Plan
Dust emissions from recycling and waste operations can pose a risk to human health, reduce air quality, and generate complaints from nearby receptors. Regulators often require a DEMP as part of:
A new environmental permit application
A response to community complaints or inspection findings
An enforcement notice or permit condition update
Ongoing efforts to meet best available techniques (BAT) and minimise environmental impact
Our plans show how your site will prevent, control, and monitor dust emissions, with clear procedures that satisfy regulators and protect your team and the public.
Sites That Typically Require a DEMP
We offer support to a wide range of waste operations, including:
Metal recycling facilities
Material recovery facilities (MRFs)
Waste transfer stations
Sites located in air quality management areas (AQMA)
Composting sites
Inert processing facilities, screening and crushing.
Our Process: Focused. Compliant. Efficient.
We deliver DEMPs that are practical, regulator-approved, and built around your site activities:
Dust Source Identification
We assess waste types, handling processes, equipment deployed, and site layout to identify all potential dust-generating activities.
Receptor Assessment
We map surrounding receptors such as homes, schools, businesses, and public areas that may be affected from dust emission from your activity.
Monitoring & Inspection
We set out a clear protocol/procedure for:
- Visual dust checks
- Wind and weather monitoring
- Action thresholds and record-keeping
Control Measures
Your plan includes tailored control strategies, including:
- Vehicle speed limits and traffic control
- Waste storage management
- Water suppression systems
- Enclosures, containment, or surfacing
Why work with us?
At The Permitting Company we are more that just consultants – we’re your partners in achieving compliant successful waste operations. Here is why our clients chose us:
Regulator insight
With years of experience navigating complex environmental regulations, we ensure your application meets all permitting requirements efficiently and without unnecessary delays.
Specialist in the sector
As specialists in environmental permitting compliance, we bring the knowledge, experience and precision needed to help your project suceed from concept to completion.
Fast turnaround
We understand the importance of timescales. Our efficient processes and strong relationships with regulators help us deliver permitting solutions quickly without compromising quality.
Stay Ahead with our Dust Management Plan — With Confidence
With The Permitting Team, your Dust Management Plan will be fully compliant, bespoke site-specific, easy to implement and maintain, ready for approval, aligned with your operational strategy.
Please get in touch for a no obligation discussion
The Permitting Company are one of the most competitively priced permitting consultancies in United Kingdom. Because every site and application is unique, there are no standard prices when it comes to applications for Environmental Permits.