Commercial waste carries many legal responsibilities for businesses, so before booking a collection it’s worth reading through the basics.
Know Your Duty of Care
As a business you are responsible for your waste from the moment it is produced until it is disposed of at a licensed site. See GOV.UK guidance on your legal duty of care as a business waste producer. This includes using a licensed carrier and keeping a record of the waste collected and where it has been disposed of.
Check Your Carrier Is Licensed
It is also important to check that your chosen commercial waste disposal company holds a valid waste carrier’s license. This can be done on the Environment Agency’s public register in a matter of minutes. Disposing of waste with an unlicensed carrier can result in you being held responsible for the waste even if it has been disposed of illegally.
Separate Your Waste Streams
Different types of waste have to be kept in separate bins. General waste, recyclables and hazardous waste need to be stored in different bins and when a collection is arranged the waste disposal company will supply you with the different bins needed for your business.
Keep Your Waste Transfer Notes
Make sure you receive a waste transfer note with every collection. This note contains details of the type of waste, the amount of waste collected, and the license number of the collection company. You should keep these for at least 2 years, as they are proof of compliance with your legal, ‘duty of care’ of your business waste.
Arrange a Regular Collection Schedule
Check the frequency of your collections to ensure that your business does not become a breeding ground for excess waste. More on Waste Disposal Norfolk can be found at https://www.mgaze.co.uk/.
Don’t let commercial waste cause problems at your business – learn about the basics and book a collection today.