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Wastes that are identified as ‘Hazardous’ are tracked by your Environmental Regulator through a consignment note system to ensure that they are responsibly managed from their point of origin until they reach a suitably licensed or exempt facility to be recovered or disposed.

Any premise where hazardous waste is produced or removed must be registered with the Environmental Regulator. While you no longer need to pre-notify wastes that are removed (or consigned) a consignment note must be completed. This includes a unique consignment code, an accurate description of the waste (quantity, nature, origin) and where relevant the destination, frequency of collection, mode of transport and treatment method of the waste. Copies of the consignment notes must be kept in a register for at least 3 years.