The Duty of Care Regulations 1991 place a duty upon producers, importers, carriers and disposers of controlled waste to:
- Registered waste carriers or those entitled to exemption under Registration of Carriers and Seizure of Vehicles Regulations 1991
- Holders of a permit, waste management licence or waste management licence exemption
- The waste producer (when transferring their own waste – except construction or demolition waste
A waste transfer note must be passed between each holder of the waste; this may also include the written
waste description, and can be valid for up to one year for regular waste transfers. The transfer note must
be kept for a minimum of two years after the transfer and contain the following information:
- The identity of the waste and the EWC code
- The quantity of waste and how the waste is contained
- Names, addresses and signatures of the transferor and transferee
- Place and date of transfer.
The written description of the waste should be sufficient for the next holder to deal with the waste without breaching
the provisions of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, namely Section 33 – that deals with unlawful deposit of waste.
The penalties for failing to comply with these legal requirements are severe so it is essential to
use a waste management company you can trust. By using Acumen Waste Services for all of your waste requirements you can be
completely confident that your Duty of Care obligations are being fully met. We are committed to helping you make sure that
you are equipped to meet legislative requirements and prepared for increasing environmental challenges.
Call 0845 606331 or email info@acumenwaste.co.uk if you require further information.