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Do I need paperwork when a recycler collects waste pallets?

By PalletChecker · AI-assisted, source-linked guidance

Reviewed 2026-10-03 · Source backed guidance; shipment and site specific assessment required

Applies to: England and Wales

Transfers of non-hazardous waste between holders normally require written waste information, commonly a waste transfer note. An invoice can fulfil this purpose only if it contains all required information. A sale price does not itself remove duty-of-care obligations. Hazardous waste uses a different consignment system.

What to check next

• Confirm product or waste status first.
• Describe the waste accurately and verify the recipient’s authority.

Sources

• Defra and Welsh Government: waste duty of care code

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