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EA clarifies its crop residues note
Following release of the Environment AgencyâÂÂs note on crop residues, we had several queries from members asking whether certain feedstocks (e.g. vegetable peelings or washings from vegetable processing plants) are classed as crop residues.
We sought clarification from the EA on whether these types of residues fall under the definition of âÂÂcrop residuesâ and this is what the Agency replied:
- Carrot tops (or other vegetable parts) that are removed as part of the processing for sale of whole carrots (or other whole vegetables) are definitely classed as crop residues (non-waste). In other words, if the vegetable was being trimmed for sale, its trimmed off parts would be regraded as crop residues [excerpt from EAâÂÂs note: "Parts of fruit and vegetables such as leaves, roots and toppings that are removed as part of the processing for sale. This may be in a pack-house or at a farmâÂÂ].
- Similarly vegetable outgrades (e.g. which failed to meet the rigorous quality standards demanded by retailers) would also be considered as crop residues [excerpt from EAâÂÂs note: ("misshapen, bruised or undersized fruit and vegetables separated out, on the farm or in a pack-house, as being unsuitable for sale as food for consumptionâÂÂ].
- However if a vegetable has been processed to put it in a bag ready to eat, then the parts of the vegetable that have been removed such as carrot or potato peelings would not be classed as crop residue.
- In addition, any residue that would fall under the waste category described as âÂÂsludges from washing, cleaning, peeling, centrifuging and separationâ [EWC code 02 03 01] would also not be classed as crop residues.
Whether particular âÂÂnon-cropâ production residues are wastes or not will depend on the particular circumstances in each case. Individual cases can be referred to the EA national panel on EoW for an opinion.
Last update: 14/11/2014
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