Householders' duty of care
Beware of rogue waste collectors
Householders have a legal obligation to make sure waste is only taken away by a registered waste carrier. Think rangers!
R - Remember to ask questions:
Always ask what is going to happen to your waste and seek
evidence that it is going to be disposed of appropriately.
A - Ask for details of their waste carrier registration:
You can check if they are registered waste carriers by searching on the Environment Agency public register or by calling 03708 506 506.
N - Never accept unsolicited offers to have waste taken away:
such as someone cold calling.
G - Get more than one quote:
An unusually low quote should be treated with suspicion.
E - expect to pay a reasonable fee:
Paying to dispose of your waste isn't cheap.
R - Record the registration number of any vehicles used by a private waste carrier:
They may be less likely to illegally dump your waste if they are aware you have their vehicle details.
S - Share:
If someone offers to remove your waste and they are not or cannot prove they are registered, then please let us know.
For further information or to report an unregistered waste carrier, please call 01493 846478 or email [email protected].
