Your
Duty of Care - giving your waste to other people
This
is important - if you have waste you have a legal ‘Duty
of Care’.
The Duty of Care applies to everyone involved in handling
the waste, from the person who produces it, to the person
who finally disposes of or recovers it. Duty of Care
is one of the main ways to combat fly tipping.
There are some simple rules to follow including keeping
your waste secure so it doesn’t leak or blow away
and if you give your waste to someone else (like a waste
contractor) it is your duty to make sure that you:
•
Check
the person can take it – ask them to produce evidence
that they are authorised to carry waste. If they can't
do this do not give them your waste - contact the Environment
Agency on 0845 603 3113.
•
Ensure
the waste goes to a proper site - licensed or exempt
•
Give
the person a transfer note - this must include a description
of the waste and signed by both of you. Keep copies
of your transfer notes for a minimum of two years.
(Source Environment Agency)
Who has authority to take waste?
•
Council Waste Collectors –No checking required
