Legislation
We have selected some helpful hints, which are offered only as a guide, to help avoid expensive fines and embarrassing problems!- the waste is identified correctly.
- storage is safe.
- transfer notes are correctly completed.
- transfer notes must be retained for two years.
- the carrier of the waste is currently registered with the Environment Agency.
- the facility which will receive and treat your waste has a Waste Management License and fully complies with the latest regulations.
CONTROLLED WASTE:
Controlled waste means industrial, commercial & household waste.
DUTY OF CARE:
Under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, anyone who imports, produces, carries, keeps, treats or disposes of a controlled waste or, as a broker has control over such waste, has a legal duty to ensure:
- Controlled waste is identified and described on the waste transfer note so that the material can be managed in a safe and proper manner.
- Controlled waste is only transferred to, and transported by, persons authorized to do so.
- Controlled waste is not kept, treated or disposed of in contravention of section 33 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- Controlled waste is not kept, treated or disposed of in a manner which is likely to cause pollution to the environment or harm to human health.
