A hazardous waste consignment note is part of the legal documentation for a hazardous waste movement. It should describe the waste that is actually leaving the premises and identify the relevant parties.
Hazardous Waste Consignment Note
Guidance on hazardous waste consignment notes and the information that must match the waste being moved.
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Accurate waste details
The note must describe the waste actually moved, including the appropriate code and hazardous properties.
Separate authorisation checks
A consignment note does not itself prove that a carrier or receiving site is authorised for the waste.
Waste details and responsible parties
In England, the note includes information about the producer or holder, carrier and receiving site, together with the waste code, physical form and hazardous properties. The waste code follows the source and classification and should not be copied from an old note without checking that the current waste is the same.
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Information needed before movement
The applicable sections are completed at the stages required for the movement. Carrier registration and the receiving site’s authorisation are separate matters and should not be inferred from the existence of a completed form. The destination still has to be able to accept the particular waste.
When the load changes
If the quantity, composition or packages differ from what was expected, the documentation must reflect the material actually moved. Rejected or uncollected waste should remain distinct from the completed consignment. An invoice and a consignment note serve different purposes and should not be confused.
Hazardous Waste Consignment Note: common questions
Can the note be completed after the waste has left?
The required information and signatures must be completed at the proper stages of the movement; it should not be reconstructed afterwards as a substitute for the correct process.
Does a consignment note prove the receiving site is authorised?
No. Carrier registration and the receiving site's authorisation need to be checked separately.
Are the same forms used everywhere in the UK?
National requirements differ, so the rules for the movement's origin and destination need checking.
Can a previous note be copied unchanged?
Only information still accurate may be used; changed composition, quantity or destination must be reflected.
Is a waste invoice equivalent to a consignment note?
No. They serve different purposes and the required movement documentation must be completed.