A LLANELLI business has been fined £300 for failing to produce the relevant paperwork for its waste.
Council environment enforcement officers issued a notice under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 which required the business to produce waste transfer notes showing where their waste was being taken.
However, the business failed to produce the relevant paperwork and was fined as a result.
Now businesses across the county are being reminded that they must have a trade waste agreement in place making sure their waste is removed by a licensed waste carrier. They must also retain all waste transfer notes for two years.
Businesses have a responsibility to make sure that any waste produced during the course of their business, is stored, transported and disposed of without harming the environment; known as their ‘Duty of Care.’
Executive Board Member for Environmental and Public Protection Cllr Jim Jones said: “All businesses have a responsibility to ensure reasonable measures are taken to dispose of their waste.
“The majority of businesses in Carmarthenshire are fully aware and compliant but it is important that we remind people of the legislation.
“Duty of Care is one of the main ways to combat fly-tipping and businesses that fail to comply with this legislation can be prosecuted.”
Failure to comply could lead to prosecution in court and a maximum fine of up to £5,000 or more.
For further information visit www.carmarthenshire.gov.wales and go to the Business section or call Carmarthenshire Direct on 01267 234567.
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