Your Duty of Care

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.
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
		receive 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