Duty of Care
Every organisation has a Duty of Care legal responsibility for the waste they create.
Download zero waste guidance on Duty of Care (PDF - 85.91KB)
This means you must
- store it correctly so it does not create a nuisance or hazard
- ensure it is collected and disposed of by an authorised collector find a contractor for different types of waste
- complete a waste transfer note for this waste and keep it for two years
- make sure your waste is recycled.
Resource Efficient Scotland and Scottish Environment Protection Agency provide advice about Duty of Care.