Waste handling site selection

When selecting a competent carrier and waste contractor it is important that the producer identifies companies who will handle and eventually dispose of the waste legally. Discovery of illegally disposed waste could result in prosecution of the waste producer, even if the waste was transferred to a contractor in good faith. The waste producer must be able to prove that he took steps to check the credentials of the waste carrier and waste contractor. Such steps are especially important when dealing with special waste and could include trailing the consignment of waste to the disposal site to ensure the correct proc ures are followed. 

Once the waste contractor has been selected, the waste producer should regularly inspect the disposal site. Some companies carry out a Duty of Care visit annually others are less frequent at three years. It is important for the waste producer to ensure they have a current copy of the carriers registration and waste contractor s licence. The most important licence condition that the waste producer should check is that the disposal site is licensed to dispose of the type of waste generated by the producer, and that the carrier can handle that waste. The Environment Agency has the responsibility for enforcing the site licence conditions. Any queries, concerns or unanswered questions should be directed to the Agency. 

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