FAQs
How do I know if my waste is hazardous?
There are lots of legislation and guidance notes to read to ensure you categorise your waste correctly. Click here for further information on Hazardous Waste Guide and Legislation and Guidance Info. More easily, our experienced Technical Assessors are at hand to take your call on 01937 844980
Do I need to notify anyone before I dispose of my hazardous waste?
Yes, you need to contact your local Waste Regulator:-
England and Wales – The Environment Agency
Scotland – SEPA
Northern Ireland - Northern Ireland Environment and Heritage Service
For further assistance, click here on how to register your premises or contact us on 01937 844980
Do I need to supply any paperwork when I dispose of hazardous waste?
All hazardous waste must have the correct paperwork which is supplied by your Waste Regulator, click here for further information on moving your waste or contact us on 01937 844980
What is a leachate test/WAC test?
The Environment Agency now requires that hazardous wastes be tested before going to landfill. This analysis is known as a Waste Acceptance Criteria (WAC) or leachate test. The WAC test only determines whether a waste will be permitted to be accepted to landfill (and to which class of site) and does not give any indication as to whether the waste is hazardous or not. This means that it is advisable to find out if your waste is hazardous before having a test done.
Who is a ‘consignee’?
A ‘consignee’ is a company to whom waste is transferred for recovery or disposal.
What are Consignee Quarterly Returns?
As the consignee, Augean must provide a report to the Environment Agency every quarter recording all consignments of hazardous waste received by us (referred to as ‘consignee quarterly returns’). We must supply these to the EA within one month of the end of each quarter. Click here for information on record keeping.
As the producer do I need to provide the Environment Agency with information each quarter?
Only if requested to do so by the EA. At the end of each quarter Augean will forward to you a schedule of consignments of hazardous waste received from you, which are called Producer Returns.