How do I complete the duty of care waste transfer note?
The WTN must include:
- a description of the waste.
- any processes the waste has been through.
- how the waste is contained or packaged.
- the quantity of the waste.
- the place and date of transfer.
- the name and address of both parties.
- details of the permit, licence or exemption of the person receiving the waste.
Is a waste transfer note a legal requirement?
A waste transfer note is a document which must accompany every movement of inert and non-hazardous waste. It is a legal requirement to keep copies of all waste transfer notes for a minimum of two years. A hazardous waste consignment note (HWCN) is the document required for the movement of hazardous waste.
What’s a waste transfer note?
A waste transfer note (WTN) is a document which identifies, among other things, the name and address of your waste collector. The WTN will have to provide two years of evidence of having a waste transfer agreement. The dates on the waste transfer note will need to cover up to and including the date of the notice.
What is a duty of care document?
A Duty of Care certificate is a legal document that businesses that produce waste are required to have. The document serves as proof that the business or owner stores and disposes of their waste legally and responsibly under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.
How long should you keep a waste transfer note?
6. It is a legal requirement to keep copies of all waste transfer notes/ waste transfer information for at least two years.
Who is responsible for a waste transfer note?
Who is responsible for producing it? It is common practice for the party receiving the waste to produce the waste transfer note but both parties are responsible for making sure the information is accurate and both must sign the document and keep it for two years.
What regulation governs the requirements of a duty of care controlled waste transfer note?
the Environmental Protection Act 1990
The duty of care legislation makes provision for the safe management of waste to protect human health and the environment. This code of practice (the Code) is issued under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (the EPA).
Who is responsible for waste transfer notes?
How long must I keep waste transfer notes?
Waste transfer notes (WTNs) and a consignment note are required when there is movement of controlled non-hazardous waste. These need to be kept on file and accessible for 3 years. Note that for Hazardous Waste, a ‘Hazardous Waste Site Code’ is required to be allocated to each site disposing of such wastes.
What is the difference between a consignment note and a waste transfer note?
A hazardous waste consignment note is just a more detailed Waste Transfer Note, because it covers the movement of waste from a commercial premises that contain hazardous material. By law, any movement of waste should have relevant paperwork showing the Duty of Care in the form of a waste transfer note.
How long must you keep waste transfer notes?
two years
6. It is a legal requirement to keep copies of all waste transfer notes/ waste transfer information for at least two years.
Who does waste duty of care apply to?
The Duty of Care is a legal requirement for those dealing with certain kinds of waste to take all reasonable steps to keep it safe and is set out in the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (EPA). It applies to anyone who is a holder of household, industrial and commercial waste, known as controlled waste.
Do you print duty of care waste transfer notes?
We print NCR pads (carbonless duplicate / triplicate) for Duty of Care Waste Transfer Notes. All pads are backed with cardboard and supplied with loose writing shields. We also print hazardous waste consignment notes, weighbridge tickets, and SEPA waste transfer notes. All prices are plus VAT and include free couriered delivery.
Is there a waste transfer note in the Welsh language?
Added Duty of care: waste transfer note (Welsh language form). Welsh language version added. Link added to the waste duty of care code of practice. First published.
Do I need a waste transfer note pad?
Waste Transfer Note Pads By law everyone who produces, collects or disposes of waste requires a Waste Transfer Note (WTN), and these need to be kept for 2 years. Businesses that may need to use waste transfer notes include: Scrap metal and waste recyclers
Does the duty of care apply to the occupier of property?
The wider duty of care detailed in other sections of this code of practice, including the requirement for waste transfer notes (see section 3.5), specifically does not apply to the occupier of a domestic property when they are dealing with their household waste. 5.2 What waste is covered by this duty of care?