Does it affect me?
The Duty of Care applies to anyone (businesses or householders) who produces or imports, keeps or stores, transports, treats or disposes of waste. It also applies if you act as a broker and arange these things.
What is waste?
It can be anything you own or produce, and you want, or are required, to get rid of.
What is controlled waste?
It is household, commercial or industrial waste. It can be from a house, school, university, hospital, residential or nursing home, shop, office, factory or any other trade or business. It may be solid or liquid, scrap metal or a scrap car. It does not have to be hazardous or toxic to be a controlled waste.
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