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4 articles tagged hazardous waste.
What Is a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note? UK Guide
Hazardous waste comes with stricter paperwork than a standard transfer note — and getting it wrong means fines or rejected loads. This guide breaks down what a consignment note is, the five parts each signer completes, and how long you must keep one. Plus where digital waste tracking fits in.
How to Fill Out a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note
Hazardous waste moves under stricter rules than ordinary controlled waste — and the consignment note is the document that proves it. This guide walks through each part of the HWCN, who's responsible for filling it in, and the small mistakes that catch carriers out.
How Long Do You Need to Keep Waste Transfer Notes?
Keeping waste transfer notes isn't optional — but how long you need to hold onto them depends on the type of waste involved. This post cuts through the confusion and gives you the exact retention periods set out in UK law, plus practical advice on storing your records so you're never caught out by an audit.
EWC Codes: The Complete UK Waste Carrier's Guide
Every Waste Transfer Note needs an EWC code — but finding the right one isn't always obvious. This guide explains how the European Waste Catalogue works, which chapters matter most for UK waste carriers, and how to avoid the classification mistakes that can invalidate your documentation.