Collections of these wastes can be arranged from your locations upon your request.

The items are now classified as special and must be carried under Hazardous Waste Collections to registered special disposal points around the UK.

Asbestos, Batteries, Meat Waste, Computer Monitors, Fluorescent Tubes, Fridge/Freezers, Liquids, Aerosols, Oils, Oil filters, Empty Paint Tins, Solvents, Televisions, Lorry Tyres, Car Tyres, Bitumen, and Wet Waste are to name a few (please contact us for verification).

You have a responsibility to make sure that these waste are not placed into your waste containers. If any of these materials are found to be in your possession we can collect them separately from you.

Waste Management Facilities Ltd has an obligation to make sure that all the waste that we collect from you is done so in a safe and legal manner and conforms to all European and local directives.

For further classification on any wastes please contact Gary Fendley or Tanya Phillips on 01202 535888.

Q. How do I know if my waste is hazardous?
a. If it is listed as hazardous in the List of Wastes (England) Regulations 2005 – contact your nearest depot on 0500 053429 or www.defra.gov.uk

Q. Is all hazardous waste affected by this new legislation?
a. Yes.

Q. How can I identify my waste?
a. If you suspect that your waste is hazardous but are not sure consult the Environment Agency advice on hazardous waste or Waste Management Facilities Ltd on 01202 535888.

Q. Is special waste now defined as hazardous waste?
a. All special waste will be hazardous but there will be some waste streams that are currently not special that will be hazardous.

Q. Are all premises that produce hazardous waste affected?
a. Yes, with the exception of premises producing domestic waste or in specific categories.

Q. What happens if I don’t register my premises with the Agency
a. You will not legally be allowed to have hazardous waste removed from site.

Q. Are there any exemptions?
a. Yes there are, please contact the office for further details on 01202 535888.

Q. Is registration a one-off payment?
a. The fee for notification is annual. There will also be a fee per consignment.

Q. Can someone else register my premises for me?
a. Yes, Waste Management Facilities Ltd can register each of your locations on your behalf at a cost of £25.00 per site.

Q. Is paperwork still required for moving hazardous waste?
a. Yes. There is still a consignment note procedure although the 72 hour pre-notification period will be removed.

Q. We don’t produce waste anymore; the stuff on site has been there for years, we inherited it?
a. You are still responsible (under law) for the proper management of this waste as you are the holder.

Q. Once I have been given a premises code, what will it be used for?
a. It will be used as part of the consignment note serial number and shown on the consignee quarterly returns.

Q. What is the cost likely to be?
a. Costs are likely to increase as the new regulations take hold. Contact us on 01202 535888.

Q. Will waste still be accepted into landfill from 16 July 2005?
a. Yes, but the producer will have to supply more information regarding the waste properties and specifications.

For further classification on any wastes please contact Gary Fendley on 01202 535888.