Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes in Manchester
Hazardous waste in England cannot be moved without a consignment note. This is how the system works in practice for customers in Manchester.
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Certain wastes are harmful enough that they have to be controlled more tightly, from the point they leave your premises until they arrive at a licensed facility. These are classed as hazardous waste. In England the rules are set by the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, and the regulator is the Environment Agency.
A consignment note has to accompany each movement of hazardous waste. Around Manchester, common examples are waste oils from workshops and garages, asbestos removed during refurbishment, chemicals from cleaning operations and laboratories, plus some fluorescent tubes and batteries.
Arrange a hazardous waste collection through Skips Manchester and our licensed team deals with the paperwork. Use our quote form or call 0333 121 1056 to talk through a collection.
How consignment notes work
From producer to final destination, hazardous waste is tracked by its consignment note. The note names the producer, the carrier and the receiving site, and it sets out what the waste is, how much there is and which hazardous properties it has. As the waste moves on, each party fills in its own section, and copies are kept for three years.
The system is regulated by the Environment Agency. Its purpose is to ensure the waste reaches a facility authorised to take it, and that everyone handling it along the way knows exactly what it is.
What is expected of you
Your main duties as the producer are to use a licensed carrier, store the waste safely, keep different hazardous wastes separate from one another and describe each accurately. Your copies of the consignment notes should be kept with your records.
- When asking for a quote, tell us precisely what the waste is
- Never put hazardous waste in a skip or mix it with general waste
- Make sure containers stay sealed and labelled
- Hold on to your copy of every consignment note
The documentation is handled by our licensed team, who will tell you what they need from you.
Common hazardous wastes we can help with
Across Manchester, collections can be arranged for a wide range of hazardous waste streams. These include contaminated soil, waste oil, chemical waste and asbestos; the full list is on our hazardous waste disposal hub.
Give as much detail as possible in your quote request – approximate quantities, how the waste is packaged, what it is, and safety data sheets if you have them. With that, we can plan the correct containers, vehicle and paperwork.
Hazardous Waste Documentation – your questions answered
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What makes waste hazardous waste?
In broad terms, waste is hazardous when it has properties that can harm people or the environment. It is subject to stricter rules and paperwork than ordinary waste.
Can I put hazardous waste in a skip?
No. It has to stay out of general waste entirely, and needs its own suitable collection together with a consignment note.
Who completes the consignment note?
The paperwork is managed by our licensed team, who will ask you for the information they need about the waste. Keep your copy afterwards.
Is hazardous waste covered by a waste transfer note?
No. A consignment note is used for hazardous waste, while transfer notes apply only to non-hazardous waste – our waste transfer notes page explains the difference.
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