Code of Practice
key requirements
recommendations
01
WASTE ARRIVES AT WASTE TRANSFER STATION
Appropriate planning permissions
Suitable permit under the permitting regulations
Compliance with DoC
Contract with onward receiving plant
02
PRE-TREATMENT OF WASTE STATION
Appropriate permit
Waste accurately described in line with DoC
Pre-treated to meet requirements and specifications of Off-taker
03
PREPARATION FOR TRANSPORT
Ensure compliance with DoC
Wrapped or containerised to reduce
potential for nuisance and odour
Pre-treated to enable suitable recovery by Off-taker
04
STORAGE
Appropriate permit in place for storage
Storage must not breach permit conditions
Compliant and robust FPP in place
Cumulative storage times should be
monitored throughout the Supply Chain
An assessment should be made of the proximity of animal feedstuffs or food also in storage
05
TRANSPORTATION
Transported in line with DoC
Transported by registered carrier
Carriers must hold all relevant Vehicle licences
Contract with onward receiving plant
06
LOADING
Waste acceptance procedure carried out
Care should be taken when loading to prevent loss of waste to the environment
Comprehensive risk assessment
Contingency arrangement in place
07
EXPORT
Undertaken in line with TFS Regulations, UN Basel Convention, OECD Decision and EU Waste Shipment Regulations
Due diligence should be undertaken on hauliers
08
UNLOADING
Conducted in accordance with requirements of receiving country
Care should be taken when unloading to prevent loss of waste to the environment
Comprehensive risk assessment
09
TRANSPORTATION
Transported in line with legislation of receiving country
Prevent loss of waste to the environment
10
FURTHER PRE-TREATMENT
If desired for an interim operation, the Exporter must provide details on the notification document
An Exporter must complete an interim movement form before the waste may be moved
11
RECEIVED AT RECOVERY FACILITY
Movement document sent within three working days of receipt of RDF
Recovered within one year, or sooner if stipulated by relevant regulator
Recovery certification must be issued once treated
