Duty of Care Transfer Note

All producers of commercial waste in the UK must dispose of their waste safely and legally by using an appropriately authorised company as part of environmental good practice laws known as duty of care

If a business produces waste and passes it to someone else they are required by law to complete a waste transfer note for every load of waste that leaves the premises.

A waste transfer note details:

• who produced the waste
• who has the waste been transferred to 

Waste transfer notes must be completed annually

Paper or electronic copies need to be kept by both parties for 2 years. 

It's easy with us

As a local authority we have a unique insight into the importance of legal responsibilities around waste.

To complete a waste transfer note just fill in our simple form and we'll send you a copy.

More resources

• The Right Waste, Right Place website offers practical advice with meeting your duty of care obligations and help to comply with the law. 
• Dispose of business or commercial waste - guidance from GOV.UK