Meet your business waste duty of care
Every business that produces, stores or disposes of waste has a duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, and stays responsible after it hands the waste on.
Check the public register of waste carriers (opens in a new tab)
Verify your waste contractor is registered with the Environment Agency before any waste transfer.
Register as a waste carrier (if needed) (opens in a new tab)
If you transport your own business waste to a tip or recycling centre, you must register. Lower tier registration is free.
Classify your waste correctly (opens in a new tab)
Find the right European Waste Catalogue code for your waste. Misclassifying hazardous waste as non-hazardous is a criminal offence.
Construction site waste compliance
Detailed guidance on carrier registration, duty of care documentation, and environmental permits for construction waste operations.
Simpler Recycling - what your business must do
Businesses in England must separate dry recyclables and food waste from general waste and arrange separate collections.
Report fly-tipping or waste crime (opens in a new tab)
Report illegal waste dumping to your local authority or the Environment Agency.