Every business in the UK has a legal Duty of Care when it comes to waste, including wood waste. This means you are responsible for ensuring your waste is stored, transported and disposed of correctly, even after it leaves your premises.
Here is what London businesses need to know to stay compliant when arranging a wood waste collection.
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Your Key Responsibilities as a Business
Make sure you follow these steps to meet your legal obligations:
1. Store Waste Safely
Keep wood waste secure and protected from weather and contamination while it awaits collection.
2. Use a Licensed Carrier
Only work with a registered waste carrier holding a valid Waste Carriers Licence and environmental permits.
3. Keep Documentation
Retain waste transfer notes for every collection as proof your business met its legal obligations.
What Happens If You Do Not Comply?
Businesses that fail to meet their Duty of Care obligations can face fines, reputational damage, and in serious cases, prosecution, even if the failure occurred with a third-party contractor you hired to remove your waste.
Working with a fully licensed, FORS accredited provider is the simplest way to ensure your wood waste, from timber offcuts to large-scale construction debris, is handled correctly from collection through to final recycling.