A seven-step process for producers of hazardous wastes has been published by the Environment Agency (EA). As outlined in previous editions of PLUS, the new Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 and the List of Wastes Regulations 2005 came into force on 16th July 2005. Among other requirements, the regulations stipulate conditions for notification to the EA of site and waste movements, as well as controls on movements and the inclusion of new materials to hazardous wastes classification. The new EA guideline aims to clarify the process for consignment of hazardous waste.

The seven-step process is:
1. decide whether the waste being moved is hazardous
2. obtain a new consignment note
3. assign a unique consignment code to each movement of waste
4. collect, move or dispose of the waste
5. save all the consignment notes used
6. provide quarterly returns, as a summary of the consignments of waste received
7. pay the invoice sent by the EA.

Details on the seven-step process can be found at:
http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/subjects/waste/1019330/1100728/1189875/?version=1&lang=_e

Source: www.environment-agency.gov.uk (accessed 11/11/05)

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