What information should a waste transfer note contain?
A WTN must be completed and signed by both the person sending the waste and the person collecting it. It must contain enough information about the waste so it can be handled safely and either recovered or disposed of legally. It must include an accurate description of the waste and any processes the waste has been though. If you don’t give enough information and your waste is mismanaged as a result, you could be prosecuted. The information on the WTN must include: • a description of the waste • how the waste is contained or packaged • the quantity of the waste • the place, date and time of transfer • the name and address of both parties • details of the permit, licence or exemption of the person receiving the waste • the appropriate European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code for your waste. The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes classify waste materials by what they are and how they are produced. This is sometimes called the list of wastes code. The codes are the same across the UK.
