Business waste duty of care: your obligations
Separate collection, transfers, record-keeping: business waste is governed by a clear duty of care. Here is an overview of the main obligations.
The duty of care
The duty of care requires businesses to store, transfer and dispose of waste responsibly, using authorised carriers and keeping records. It follows the waste hierarchy: prevent, reuse, recycle, recover, dispose.
Records and transfers
Each transfer needs a transfer note; hazardous waste needs a consignment note, part of waste tracking.
The producer stays responsible
The business remains responsible until final treatment. Bringing diffuse streams like butts into a proper chain (collection + recycling) secures this point.
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty of care?
A legal duty to handle waste responsibly, using authorised carriers and keeping records, following the waste hierarchy.
Which waste needs records?
Every transfer needs a note; hazardous waste needs a consignment note with stricter requirements.
Who is responsible for the waste?
The producer remains responsible until final treatment, which is why even diffuse streams like butts should be tracked.
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