Sold by ocean pads and sent from amazon fulfillment. To download a copy of the leaflet please click here. Electronic waste transfer notes could be ukwide in 2011. You must obtain a waste transfer note before your waste is collected. Avoiding the issue will be illegal and could be expensive, as failure to comply with the law could result in fines. Please give details the holder of a waste disposal or waste management licence. A revised code of practice setting out how waste producers and companies handling waste materials can meet their duty of care to deal with it responsibly, has been published today 11 march. Section a description of waste a1 description of the waste being transferred list of waste regulations codes duty of care. Two part waste transfer notes are designed for transfers of waste between two parties, usually the producer of the waste and the. All businesses produce waste and therefore the duty of care under section 34 of the environmental protection act 1990 will apply to you.
Your duty of care lasts from the moment your produce the waste up until you hand it over to, or have it collected by, a licensed waste management business. This is an example waste transfer note to use when disposing of waste under the controlled waste duty of care regulations northern ireland sr 2002271. Practical guidance and general requirements of duty of care that everyone has to adhere to when handling waste documents waste management the duty of care a code of practice. Duty of care controlled waste transfer notes coronavirus information information on how coronavirus is affecting our services across the county an the latest updates.
Two part waste transfer notes books 100 sets of notes. Wasteline drains waste transfer and consignment notes builders scott briggs charnwood borough council serco annual duty of care note environmental manager. This is to help us have a clear audit trail from where the waste originates until it is processed. This type of record is called a waste acceptance procedure your responsibilities. Developed by a partnership of waste industry and uk public bodies, edoc is safe and secure, and it is free to use. The legislation governing the duty of care requires that the passage of waste from its production to ultimate disposal is strictly monitored and is applied to any person who produces, carries or disposes of waste. For example, number of sacks, weight the holder of a pollution prevention and control permit.
Canvas duty of care waste transfer note compliance. Every organisation and business has a duty of care a legal responsibility for waste they generate. This note will demonstrate your compliance with your duty of care and should be kept for a minimum of two years. You are required under section 34 of the environmental protection act 1990 to complete and keep a copy of the duty of care and retain for 2 years. It does away with outdated paper waste transfer notes, saving you time, effort and money in fulfilling your legal duty of care for waste. Records should be kept detailing the quantity, nature, origin, and where relevant, destination, frequency of collection, mode of transport and. Two part waste transfer notes are designed for transfers of waste between two parties, usually the producer of the waste and the receiver of the waste. They give the person a transfer note this needs to include a description of the waste. Duty of care waste transfer note pad, a4, 3parts triplicate, carbonless paper product ref 69837.
One transfer note example is a waste transfer note, which depicts the passing on of waste to one person from another. The waste transfer note is a document that contains the details regarding the transfer of waste from the household to wasteconcern and must cover every load of waste that is transferred. Store your waste securely so it does not cause litter or attract vermin. Please describe the waste being transferred list of waste regulations codes how much waste. All waste transfers including from offshore require completion of a transfer note or consignment note if specialhazardous waste see transfer of hazardous and special waste. There are different types of transfer notes out there, each with different functions. The electronic duty of care edoc programme will deliver an online waste tracking system to enable monitoring of waste flows throughout the uk, replacing the current system of paper based waste transfer notes. The duty of care gives any person involved in the production, handling and disposal of waste responsibilities to ensure that it. Transfer notes now require far more information about the waste being removed than has previously been required. The duty of care gives any person involved in the production, handling and disposal of waste responsibilities to ensure that it is dealt with safely and properly. Keeping different types of business waste separate is important to the rest of the chain of waste.
Electronic duty of care controlled waste transfer note, edoc anyone who produces waste and then gives it to someone else is required by law to complete a waste transfer note which details where the waste has come from and who it has been given to. The waste goes to a proper legal site one that is licensed or exempt. The edoc programme has been made possible with the support of. Duty of carewaste transfer notes bespoke and bulk order. Includes description of the waste, current holder of the waste and. Mr norris last week january 5 outlined proposals which could replace a large. Waste transfer note duty of care msp 092 issue 5 section a description of waste how is the waste contained. It is not a breach of the duty to fail to take steps to prevent someone else from mishandling any other waste. Apr 28, 2014 disposing of clinical and dental waste. The holder of a waste disposal or waste management licence.
Waste duty of care training chartered institution of. Documents waste duty of care roles and responsibilities. Mar 11, 2016 this code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in england and wales. Waste transfer note season ticket details of waste producer carrier disposal site duty of care. Producers of wastes should expect to be asked to produce waste transfer notes for inspection. Jan, 2010 electronic waste transfer notes could be ukwide in 2011 plans that could radically overhaul how waste companies create and maintain the waste transfer notes they must produce under the duty of care have been revealed by waste and recycling minister dan norris. A short guide to the duty of care responsibilities including advice and information for waste producers, carriers and those accepting, storing and treating waste. Duty of care applies to any establishment or business that produces, transports, treats or disposes of waste as a result of its activities. Waste management duty of care lancaster city council. Duty of care offenders can expect to receive fixed penalty notices or face prosecution. Canvas duty of care waste transfer note compliance tracker. Nov 04, 20 this duty of care waste transfer note compliance tracker ltd.
The controlled waste and duty of care regulations northern. Waste duty of care training chartered institution of wastes. The code of practice applies to you if you produce, carry, keep, dispose of, treat. The single waste transfer note covers an individual movement of waste whereas the season ticket can cover a multitude of movements of the same type of waste, collected from the. In practice this means every establishment or business, from the very large to the very small in the uk. Waste transfer notes every transfer of waste between two parties must be covered by the appropriate documentation. Ensure your waste is transferred to an authorised collector such as your local authority or a reputable waste contractor. Practical guidance and general requirements of duty of care that everyone has to adhere to when handling waste. A duty of care certificate or waste transfer note is a legal document that businesses that produce waste are legally required to have.
However, they do share a common theme, and that is transferring responsibility from one person to another. Please one or more boxes section c person collecting the waste 1 po box 324, stanmore. You are responsible for any pollution caused by materials that come from your site. For example, number of sacks, weight section b current holder of the waste transferor company name and address postcode. Plans that could radically overhaul how waste companies create and maintain the waste transfer notes they must produce under the duty of care have been revealed by waste and recycling minister dan norris. Electronic duty of care controlled waste transfer note, edoc. Controlled waste transfer note waste and contaminated land northern ireland order 1997 article 5 the controlled waste duty of care regulations northern ireland 2002 address. For nonhazardous waste this is usually in the form of a waste transfer note. Nov 27, 2012 form for a duty of care waste transfer note for moving waste.
This code provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in england and wales. If you use assistive technology such as a screen reader and need a version of this document in a more accessible format, please. Please be aware that a breach of a households duty of care can result in you receiving a penalty fine of. For a simple guide to duty of care, see the duty of care compliance right waste, right place website. Any business that produces, handles or disposes of controlled waste has a statutory obligation to ensure it is managed correctly under duty of care legislation. Postcode sic code 2007 section c person collecting the waste transferee c1 full name company name and address.
Form for a duty of care waste transfer note for moving waste. Those regulations require that a transfer note should be used. The waste does not escape from their control eg by ensuring their waste is safely contained an example of a duty of care waste transfer note can be found here. Duty of care waste transfer note pad, a4, 3parts triplicate. Complete a waste transfer note for any transfer of waste and retain a copy of this note for two years. Jan 31, 2015 the need for a written description of a waste to accompany every waste movement so that the person receiving it knows what it is and can deal with it appropriately has been one of the four fundamental duties of the waste duty of care since it was introduced into legislation in s.
A waste transfer note on arrival at the weighbridge under the duty of care regulations 1991, any transfer of nonhazardous waste between two parties must be accompanied with a description of that waste. When talking about waste management, duty of care refers to the responsibility you have over your business waste. The document covers the business and the owner under the environmental protection act 1990. Waste transfer notes and consignment notes it is the waste producers the university. The need for a written description of a waste to accompany every waste movement so that the person receiving it knows what it is and can deal with it appropriately has been one of the four fundamental duties of the waste duty of care since it was introduced into legislation in s. Failure to produce waste transfer notes on request can result in a fixed penalty notice of. People businesses collecting any waste must provide you with a waste transfer note which includes the waste description, quantity and the names and address of both persons involved in the transfer. Waste management the duty of care a code of practice.
What is the waste transfer notice duty of care certificate. Waste and your duty of care the following information is based on defra department for environment, food and rural affairs waste duty of care leaflet. The document, which covers england and wales, provides guidance for those who produce, carry, keep, dispose of, treat, import or have control of controlled waste. For a full guide including an example of a duty of care please read more here.
This can now be done online instead of a paper record. Anyone who produces, imports, keeps, stores, transports, treats or disposes of waste must take all reasonable steps to ensure that waste is managed properly. Emsf waste module guidance notes the duty of care for. For the most part, this is where your responsibility ends. What it means the duty of care is a law which says that you must take all reasonable steps to keep waste safe. This duty of care waste transfer note compliance tracker ltd. A 10litre kitchen caddy holds around 5kg of food waste. Emsf waste module guidance notes the duty of care for waste. This duty of care is imposed under section 34 of the environmental protection act 1990.