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A WTN can either be completed on line at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/duty-of-care-waste-transfer-note-template or by use of a paper document. | A WTN can either be completed on line at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/duty-of-care-waste-transfer-note-template or by use of a paper document. | ||
The description of the waste must be accurate, contain all the information required in order to ensure the lawful and safe handling, transport, [[Treatment|treatment]], [[Recovery|recovery]] or [[Disposal| disposal]] by subsequent holders of the waste, including<ref name="DOC">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Code of Practice</ref>: | The description of the waste must be accurate, contain all the information required in order to ensure the lawful and safe handling, transport, [[Treatment|treatment]], [[Recovery|recovery]] or [[Disposal| disposal]] by subsequent [[Waste Holder|holders of the waste]], including<ref name="DOC">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/waste-duty-of-care-code-of-practice/ Code of Practice</ref>: | ||
*classification of the waste by using the appropriate codes (referred to as the [[List of Waste (England) Regulations 2005]] ([[LoW]]) or the [[European Waste Catalogue]] ([[EWC]])) | *classification of the waste by using the appropriate codes (referred to as the [[List of Waste (England) Regulations 2005]] ([[LoW]]) or the [[European Waste Catalogue]] ([[EWC]])) | ||
*its quantity and nature and whether it is loose or in a container | *its quantity and nature and whether it is loose or in a container | ||
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[[WTN]]s must be in place for each and every transfer of [[Non-Hazardous Waste]] however, a ''''season ticket'''' (a single waste transfer note that covers a series of non-hazardous waste transfers) can be used '''if''' the same type of waste is being transferred by the same carrier. If several sites are serviced by the same carrier with the same types of waste collected, these can be listed in a schedule to the season ticket but a record of the collection times and the quantity of waste should be maintained. A ''''season ticket'''' can last up to 12 months<ref name="DOC" />. | [[WTN]]s must be in place for each and every transfer of [[Non-Hazardous Waste]] however, a ''''season ticket'''' (a single waste transfer note that covers a series of non-hazardous waste transfers) can be used '''if''' the same type of waste is being transferred by the same carrier. If several sites are serviced by the same carrier with the same types of waste collected, these can be listed in a schedule to the season ticket but a record of the collection times and the quantity of waste should be maintained. A ''''season ticket'''' can last up to 12 months<ref name="DOC" />. | ||
A [[WTN]] is not required for non-hazardous waste if the waste holder does not change on the transfer of waste e.g. the waste is moved to other premises belonging to the same business. However, it is best practice that the business understands who has responsibility for that waste and a record is kept of internal transfers for audit purposes<ref name="DOC" />. | A [[WTN]] is not required for non-hazardous waste if the waste holder does not change on the transfer of waste e.g. the waste is moved to other premises belonging to the same business. However, it is best practice that the business understands who has responsibility for that [[Waste|waste]] and a record is kept of internal transfers for audit purposes<ref name="DOC" />. | ||
[[WTN]]s must be kept by a producer of waste for a minimum of two years. | [[WTN]]s must be kept by a [[Waste Producer|producer of waste]] for a minimum of two years. | ||
If an authorised officer of the [[Environment Agency|EA]], [[Natural Resources Wales|NRW]] or local authority asks for sight of the written description of waste, or a copy of it, and one is not provided, a fixed penalty notice can be issued. Where the waste is [[Hazardous Waste]], a variable monetary penalty for breach of the requirements to supply information may be issued<ref name="DOC" />. | If an authorised officer of the [[Environment Agency|EA]], [[Natural Resources Wales|NRW]] or local authority asks for sight of the written description of waste, or a copy of it, and one is not provided, a fixed penalty notice can be issued. Where the waste is [[Hazardous Waste]], a variable monetary penalty for breach of the requirements to supply information may be issued<ref name="DOC" />. | ||