Duty of care - your waste responsibilities
This guidance is for businesses that import, produce, store, treat or dispose of waste. It is also for businesses that transfer waste to others to deal with on their behalf.
If you transport waste you should also read the NetRegs guidance for waste carriers, brokers and dealers.
If you send waste to landfill read the NetRegs guidance on treating waste for landfill.
- What is the duty of care?
- Does the duty of care apply to you?
- Duty of care – what do you have to do?
- Storing and disposing of your waste responsibly
- Who is allowed to deal with your waste?
- Records for receiving and transferring waste – waste transfer notes
- Further information on the duty of care
- Duty of care legislation









