Why your Retail or Wholesale organisation needs to recycle
Checklist: what your Retail or Wholesale organisation needs to do to comply
What your organisation needs to do to comply:
Keep waste to a minimum – prevention is always best, so remember to eliminate waste where possible through sustainable procurement and reusing and repairing if you can.
Sort and store your recyclable and food waste safely and securely from other waste streams – sort different types of waste to avoid , using clearly labelled containers with covers to stop waste blowing away and getting wet.
Complete a waste transfer note for each load of waste that leaves your business, or a document with the same information, such as an invoice. You’ll need to keep this documentation for two years and be aware that you can complete ‘season tickets’ for a series of loads.
Use a registered waste carrier – visit the Public Register of Waste Carriers, Brokers and Dealers to check if a provider is registered. If you transport your own waste between distribution hubs, stores or depots, your organisation will also need to register as a waste carrier.
Make sure it’s disposed of legally – if the company you use disposes of your waste illegally, such as ‘’, you could be held responsible.