Some wastes are hazardous as they are harmful to human health or to the environment, either immediately or over an extended period of time. If your business/farm produces hazardous waste you have a 'duty of care' to make sure it's disposed of properly. Hazardous wastes can be liquids, solids, contained gases, or sludges. They can also be the by-products of manufacturing processes or discarded commercial products, like cleaning fluids or pesticides.

Is your waste Hazardous?

Traders/businesses/farmers need to firstly determine if the waste for disposal is a hazardous waste substance or not - the Environment Agency provide a checklist on their website. Click here to visit the Environment Agency website and access this information.

Registering as a Hazardous Waste producer

The Environment Agency website has details on how to register as a hazardous waste producer.

Moving your waste and keeping records

There are certain procedures you must follow under the Hazardous Waste Regulations including the need to keep records click here. The Environment Agency Website details the disposal and handling of Hazardous Waste via the Hazardous waste legislation.

Hazardous Waste disposal services

There are a number of companies who offer safe Hazardous Waste Disposal services. To find out more click here.