Why waste testing is not optional
Under the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005, hazardous waste cannot be transported, treated or disposed of without correct classification and documentation. A contractor who moves unclassified waste — even if acting in good faith — may be committing an offence. As the landowner, your duty of care under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 means you carry liability for what leaves your land.
⚠ The asbestos risk
Asbestos is present in a significant proportion of large-scale industrial fly-tipping incidents — particularly those involving demolition or refurbishment waste. Disturbing asbestos-containing materials without appropriate controls is a criminal offence under the Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012, with personal liability for those who authorise the work.
CIT ensures testing is commissioned before any clearance contractor sets foot on your site. This protects you, the workers, and the environment — and provides the documentation you need for insurance and legal proceedings.
Waste types CIT encounters
Asbestos (ACMs)
Roofing sheets, pipe lagging, floor tiles — requires specialist removal
Clinical / healthcare
Sharps, pharmaceuticals, infectious materials
Solvents & chemicals
Industrial degreasers, paints, acids — combustion and contamination risk
Contaminated soil
Hydrocarbon contamination, heavy metals — specialist disposal required
Electrical / WEEE
PCBs, batteries, refrigerants — restricted disposal routes
Mixed commercial
Construction, packaging, textiles — profiling identifies source
Green / organic
Garden waste, soil — lower risk but still requires carrier documentation
Tyres
Fire risk and controlled disposal — common at large rural incidents
Inert / rubble
Clean concrete, brick — lowest risk category, standard disposal routes
The testing and clearance pathway
Visual waste audit
CIT operatives conduct a systematic visual audit of all waste present — recording types, estimated volumes, packaging, visible hazard indicators and photographic evidence.
Asbestos screening
Where suspect materials are identified, an UKAS-accredited asbestos surveyor is commissioned. Bulk samples are submitted for analysis — results typically within 24–48 hours.
Hazardous waste classification
Each waste stream is classified under the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes. Hazardous waste is flagged for appropriate consignment and disposal documentation.
Clearance specification prepared
CIT prepares a clearance specification for the licensed contractor — detailing each waste stream, required handling method, disposal route and documentation requirements.
Licensed clearance co-ordinated
CIT engages our partner EA-registered clearance contractor. Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes, Waste Transfer Notes and proof of disposal are obtained for every load.
Documentation package issued
You receive a complete waste documentation package — essential for insurance claims, regulatory compliance, and any subsequent prosecution proceedings.
Documentation you receive
- Waste audit report — full photographic and written record of waste types and estimated volumes
- Asbestos survey results — UKAS-accredited analysis where applicable
- Waste Transfer Notes — for all non-hazardous waste streams
- Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes — for all hazardous waste streams
- EWC code classification schedule — full waste coding record
- Proof of disposal — confirmation of licensed disposal facility receipts
- Clearance completion certificate — signed confirmation that the site has been cleared to specification
This documentation is your proof of duty-of-care compliance under Section 34 EPA 1990 and supports any insurance cost-recovery claim.