Checking up
For most waste transfers the only action necessary is to check that the details presented on the transfer note are correct and that the person to whom the waste is being transferred is a Registered waste carrier or holds a waste management licence which permits the waste to be accepted.
Undertaking periodic audits or site visits is a reasonable means of demonstrating compliance with the duty of care by being able to demonstrate the steps taken to prevent illegal treatment of your waste.
For anyone receiving waste, it is essential that the waste matches the description on the transfer note. Different levels of physical check are advised, ranging from a visual check of the waste to having samples of waste checked by laboratory analysis prior to acceptance. The Health and Safety of the person doing the checks must be considered when deciding on the checks that are appropriate and if samples are to be taken the correct and appropriate Personal Protective Equipment should be worn.
Where a check reveals the waste to be incorrectly described, packaged, contained or managed, the matter should be referred to waste broker or waste manager so that appropriate action can be taken to address the matter.