Collection and Delivery Procedures

HWCDS will look at your list of items for disposal and check that the items are packed correctly.HWCDS will look at your list of items for disposal and check that the items are packed correctly.

After they are satisfied, their contractor will arrange a mutually convenient date and time for collection by telephone.

The contractor will give at least 24 hours notice. Immediately prior to collection, you should ensure that it is stored in a safe place close to vehicular access and where the distance our contractor has to carry it is kept to a minimum.

If you have more than one container you must provide assistance with loading.

Legislation - Environmental Protection Act 1990: Part II Special Waste Regulations 1996

The Hazardous Waste Collection Service will complete the statutory notification requirements for carriage and disposal of your waste. On receipt of your waste you will be asked to sign a multi-part form, either a transfer note (Householders) or a consignment note (Boroughs, Schools and Registered Charities). You must check to see that the details written on this form are correct before signing it.

Subject to there being no breach of HWCDS requirements and provided you (or your representative) have signed the Collection/Delivery Note, title to the waste and responsibility for its disposal pass to HWCDS. A copy of the transfer/consignment note will be given to you after the transfer of the waste. You should note that under the terms of the Regulations you are required to keep your copy of the form for at least two years.