the code of practice provides practical guidance on how to meet your waste duty of care requirements in England and wales.
it applies to you if you produce, carry, keep, dispose of, treat, import or have control of waste in England or wales.
the law requires anyone dealing with waste to keep it safe, making sure its dealt with responsibly and only given to business authorised to take it.
this code is issued under section 34 of of the enviromental protecrion act in 1990.