Hazardous waste
Consignment notes
You must use consignment notes to move hazardous waste.
A consignment note must stay with hazardous waste until it reaches its final destination.
Fill in a consignment note
Read the consignment notes guidance.
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Download a consignment note form.
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Fill in the parts that apply to you.
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Use a continuation sheet if you need more space.
The part that applies to you depends on your role in the waste process.
| Your role | Part you must complete |
|---|---|
| Producer | A and B |
| Holder (stores waste) | A and B |
| Carrier (collects and transports waste) | C |
| Consignor (hands the waste to the carrier) | D |
| Consignee (receives waste for recycling or disposal) | E |
You’re the waste producer or holder
You’ll need to know both the:
- Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code (2007) – this describes the business activity that produced the waste
- waste classification code, also referred to as LoW (List of Waste) or EWC (European Waste Catalogue) code – this describes the waste
Get consignment notes another way
You can also:
- use a note from your waste contractor or write your own – it must include the information on the form
- buy consignment notices from the Environment Agency – these have 3 colour-coded copies
Environment Agency
Telephone: 03708 506 506
Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Email: hwreturnsteam@environment-agency.gov.uk
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