You must handle and treat any hazardous waste your business produces in accordance with the duty of care. Examples of hazardous or 'special' waste include::
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batteries |
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fluorescent light tubes |
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chemicals, solvents, paints, glues and varnishes |
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electrical equipment containing hazardous components e.g. cathode ray tubes from TVs and computer monitors |
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oils and fuels |
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oil Filters |
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asbestos |
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cleaning materials |
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substances that are explosive, toxic or flammable |
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used vegetable oil
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A consignment note must be issued for all movements of hazardous/or special waste, and you must keep each of these for three years. Depending on your country within the UK different rules apply regarding registration and pre-notification of hazardous/special waste movements.
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For business or organisations in England or Wales; if at any individual location your business produces more than 500kg of hazardous waste you must register that site with the Environment Agency. To register your business follow this link: Hazardous Waste Registration
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In Northern Ireland and Scotland a pre-notification system for movements of hazardous/special wastes applies.
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If you are unsure about whether you have hazardous waste or whether the legislation applies to you please contact your relevant environmental regulator.
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