The Special Waste Regulations 1996 came into force on 1 September 1996, replacing the Control of Pollution (Special Waste) Regulations 1980. Their purpose is to control the movements of the most dangerous wastes and implement new definitions of hazardous waste.

These regulations introduced a more complex `consignment note' system which is directly regulated by the Environment Agency. The producer or holder of the waste is termed the consignor, the transporter of the waste is termed the carrier, and the disposal or transfer facility receiving the waste is termed the consignee.

Unlike movements of controlled waste, special waste has to be pre-notified to the Agency at least three working days ahead of the movement.

All parties must retain their copies of the consignment notes for at least three years. We take care of the necessary paperwork for you (transfer notes for controlled wastes and consignment notes for special wastes) and liase with the Environment Agency on your behalf.