Commercial waste

Your responsibility as a business

Businesses have a legal 'duty of care' to ensure that any waste they produce is handled safely and within the law.

Commercial and industrial wastes, including hazardous/special wastes, are classified as ‘controlled waste’.

The duty applies to businesses who produce, import, transport, store, treat or dispose of controlled waste.

Waste should only transferred to someone who is authorised to receive it e.g. a licensed/permitted waste contractor or waste management site.

You need to keep documentary evidence of your waste management and possibly environmental permits depending on quantities and types of wastes.

Visit the Business Link website for support and advice.

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