WTN’s – Waste Transfer Notice

Enforcement officers are recently checking all businesses if they have their Waste Transfer Notices (WTN).

Businesses are obliged by law, section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to evidence how they get rid of their business waste. Evidence is achieved by either using a commercial waste company like Biffa or First Mile or using a council commercial waste site, paying for waste disposed of, and retaining the receipts as proof of payment and disposal.

Enforcement officers will issue non-negotiable fines if black bags of business waste are put out for kerbside collection.

The council does not provide free waste collection services for businesses. Read more on the council website here.

Even if you use another waste management company (such as Biffa), the waste provider will provide you with a portal that gives access to WTN information and disposal data. Businesses have a responsibility to set up their portal and password so they can download the information required when enforcement officers visit.

If you have any questions or require assistance regarding waste management or WTN, please contact Veronique.