A regime to ensure householders are covered by Duty of Care obligations regarding waste will come into force on 21st November 2005. The Waste (Household Waste Duty of Care) (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 were laid before Parliament on 18th October, and will ensure UK compliance with the Waste Framework Directive.

In keeping with Duty of Care Regulations, it will become an offence for householders to pass on waste to an unauthorised person. A maximum fine of £5,000 may be imposed on prosecuted offenders.

The move aims to crack down on fly-tipping, and was proposed three years ago by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). This regulation ensures that householders are not excluded from normal Duty of Care waste obligations.

The new Regulations are available from the Office of Public Sector Information (OPSI) website: http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si2005/20052900.htm.

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk (accessed 11/11/05)

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