Keep the waste safely
The duty of care requires that any holders of controlled waste take measures to prevent the escape of waste from their control or that of any other person. This means that in practice it is necessary to keep waste safe by preventing:
- Corrosion, wear or other damage to waste containers which may allow waste to escape by blowing away
- Spilling, leaking or other escape of waste. Light waste in open containers should be sheeted or netted to prevent loss or escape of waste during transport
- Scavenging of waste by people or animals.