# The Noise Emission in the Environment by Equipment for use Outdoors Regulations 2001, Paragraph 50: Shredder/chipper


A powered machine designed for use in a stationary position having one or more cutting devices for the purpose of reducing bulk organic materials to smaller pieces. Generally it consists of a feed intake opening through which material (which may be held by an appliance or not) is inserted, a device which cuts up the material by whatever method (cutting, chopping, crushing or other methods) and a discharge chute through which the cut material is discharged. A collecting device may be attached.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2001/1701/schedule/4/paragraph/50 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/noise-emission-in-the-environment-by-equipment-for-use-outdoors-regulations-2001/schedule-4/paragraph-50
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