The council explained that it was told that the business was disposing of trade waste this way instead of using a registered trade waste contractor, and paying for one, as required by law.
It added: “Following a short investigation, the company was contacted and asked to produce their documentation for the previous two years relating to all waste generated as part of their business.”
According to the council, the business admitted it had no agreement in place, which resulted in a fixed penalty notice for £300. This was reduced to £180 for prompt payment, the local authority added.
It also noted that the business provided details of a new agreement with a registered waste carrier that was put in place due to the investigation.
Requirements
South Cambs outlined that under environmental laws, all businesses are required to have their waste collected by an Environment Agency registered waste contractor, completing a Waste Transfer Note confirming safe disposal for each load of waste that leaves their premises.
This paperwork must be kept for a minimum of 2 years and produced on request. If the checks and paperwork are not completed and waste is allowed to be taken away by unlicensed carriers, it can lead to fines and a criminal record, the council continued.
South Cambridgeshire district council’s lead cabinet member for environment, Cllr Brian Milnes, commented: “Both businesses and residents must make sure their rubbish is being taken away by a licensed contractor on the Environment Agency’s register. This way, you can be confident that your waste will not end up dumped. Cutting off the supply of waste to non-registered carriers is an important step to preventing fly-tipping.”
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