Waste Contractor Verification Checklist

Using an unlicensed waste carrier exposes your practice to an unlimited fine under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 — and it happens more often than you would think. This checklist walks you through every check you should carry out before appointing a new contractor and annually thereafter. Includes an EA red flags section, a sign-off record, and a 5-year annual re-verification log.

What’s included:

• Contractor details form
• EA registration check section — 7 items
• Environmental permit/treatment facility check — 6 items
• Documentation and service checks — 10 items
• Red flags — do not appoint if any of these apply
• Contractor approval sign-off
• Annual re-verification log (5 entries)
• Covers additional APHA check for veterinary practices