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Hazardous business waste

Hazardous business waste

Dispose of hazardous waste responsibly to meet regulations and ensure safety.

Is my business compliant?

The Environment Agency provides information on waste regulations, waste carriers' licences, duty of care, and environmental information and advice:

  • the WEEE regulations include discarded electrical items such as fridges, TVs, and printers
  • it's the responsibility of the business to arrange for the collection and disposal of the waste
  • it's not the council's responsibility

 

Compliance with the Controlled Waste Regulations 2012

The Controlled Waste Regulations (CWR) of 2012 identify whether the council may charge collection fees and disposal fees for both residential and commercial locations.

Full classification of waste types listed in the CWR 2012.

Location Collection charge Disposal charge
A place of worship No No
A caravan or mobile home belonging to gypsies and travellers No No
Waste from premises wholly or mainly used for public meetings Yes No
Waste from a charity shop selling donated goods originating from domestic property Yes Yes (only non-domestic waste)
Waste from premises occupied by a community interest company, charity, or not for profit body, which collects goods for reuse or waste to prepare for reuse from domestic property Yes Yes (only non-domestic waste)
Waste from a residential home Yes Yes
Waste from premises forming part of a university, school or other educational establishment Yes Yes (unless the local authority collected the waste prior to 6th April 2012)
Waste forming part of a hospital or nursing home except for waste from a residential hostel (see above) Yes Yes
Waste from a penal institution Yes Yes
Self-catering accommodation, campsites and caravan parks (either for self-catering accommodation or not allowed to be used throughout the year) Yes Yes (unless eligible for free disposal prior to 6th April 2012 & eligible for Small Business Rate Relief)
Premises occupied by a charity and wholly or mainly used for charitable purposes Yes (unless from a place of worship or used for public meetings which is treated as household waste) Yes (unless from a place of worship or used for public meetings which is treated as household waste)
Premises occupied by a club, society etc. whose activities are conducted for the benefit of its members Yes Yes

Charges may vary depending on your circumstances such as:

  • the size and number of your bins
  • frequency of collection
  • type of waste
  • whether we charge for collection and disposal

Hazardous business waste

Businesses have a duty of care to dispose of any hazardous waste responsibly, so it doesn't harm employees, the public or the environment. Find out more about hazardous waste from the Environment Agency.

Asbestos

Trades people must have the correct training to detect asbestos and avoid it if necessary.

Chemicals