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Watford Borough Council
Commercial waste - information and advice
The Environmental Protection Act 1990 defines commercial/trade waste as waste from premises used for a trade or business or for the purposes of sport, recreation or entertainment.
Under the Environment Protection Act 1990 section 34 producers of commercial waste have a duty to ensure that their waste is disposed of legally.
How should commercial/trade waste be stored and disposed of?
- All waste should be kept safely and securely
- All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent the waste escaping from your control
- All reasonable steps must be taken to prevent any other person depositing the waste on any land which does not hold a waste management licence
- Waste should only be given to someone who is authorised to take it
- When waste is transferred, make sure there is also transferred a written description of the waste
- These documents must be retained for two years, and be made available to an authorised officer upon request
Failure to observe the points above will result in a criminal offence being committed for which you may be prosecuted.
Practical examples that can help you comply with this legislation include :
- Purchasing suitable bins to store your waste in – please note, placing your waste in a public litter bin, household refuse site or with a household refuse collection does not comply
- Storing waste securely and safely – for example in a container in a back yard so that the public, animals or vermin cannot access the refuse
- Set up a contract with a licensed waste disposal company who can provide you with bins, collect your waste and provide you with necessary paperwork
- Inform all staff of how they should dispose of refuse legally – you could do this in writing
Where can I take my commercial/trade waste?
There are currently no council run sites for the disposal of commercial waste and it cannot be taken to any civic amenity sites. Commercial premises need to make their own arrangements for the collection and removal of waste.
How can I arrange for collection of my commercial/trade waste?
Watford Borough Council does operate a service for trade waste collection at a charge. For more information see 'related items' panel. There are also a range of private companies who offer waste disposal services, for details please refer to the Yellow Pages.
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