Household waste disposal
From Monday 21 November 2005 all householders in England have a legal responsibility to ensure that all of their waste is disposed of properly.
Under the waste Duty of Care regulations, all householders need to make sure their rubbish is passed to authorised carriers only. Householders not taking reasonable measures to do so could face fines of up to £5,000.
Household waste can still be disposed of at household waste sites free of charge. If you are unable to take bulky items to the site, St Edmundsbury Borough Council can collect and dispose of these items for a fee. For more information see Bulky household waste.
If you are using a waste carrier other than the council to remove household, garden or construction waste, then you can check they are registered waste carriers by telephone or online:
Phone the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 and request an instant Waste Carrier Validation Check
Or
Check online at www.environment-agency.gov.uk
Think first whether the contractor you are using is one of the following:
Always ask for their waste carriers number and if in doubt check their details with the Environment Agency.
Do you have a question which is not covered above?
If so please email: waste.management@stedsbc.gov.uk or phone 01284 757320.
