1. SHE Code 31: Controlled and Hazardous Waste
Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group 1

2. Who should use this presentation & read the code
Managers of staff, STFC site tenants, and those responsible for contractors on STFC sites who:
generate waste of any kind; or
dispose of waste.
Note: see separate codes for asbestos or radioactive wastes

3. STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group
SHE Code 31
“Controlled and Hazardous Waste” 3

4. Why a Waste code?
Most if not all of the waste STFC generates is ‘Controlled’, examples include:
Waste paper; empty printer cartridges, fluorescent tubes, oils
Scrap metal; batteries; electronic equipment - PCs
Waste from building sites, waste food, plastic cups, cardboard
Scrap scientific equipment, cabling, monitors
STFC has a ‘Duty of Care’ to ensure that the waste we generate and dispose of is:
stored and transported appropriately, safely and securely;
Transported, handled and disposed of by businesses that are authorised or licensed to do so; and
recorded and documented using Controlled Waste Transfer Notes (CWTNs) - retained for at least 3 years.

5. Why a Waste code?
Some ‘Controlled’ wastes are also Hazardous to transport, due to their flammability, toxicity or because they are carcinogens, for example: oils or chemicals
STFC’s ‘Duty of Care’ is the same except disposal is recorded using Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs) and retained for at least 3 years.

6. Key points
Waste, other than non-recyclable office wastes, should be disposed of via routes detailed on SHE website.

7. Key points
Any waste stored on sites must be secure – and MUST BE LABELLED.
Establishes Waste Disposal Officers (WDOs) to manage and advise on waste disposal:
All waste must only be given to authorised carriers for disposal at authorised sites; and
All waste disposal must be documented - generally either a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) or Controlled Waste Transfer Note (CMTN)

8. SHE Training
The training detailed in the code for Waste Disposal Officers:
Waste Management Awareness Course
Can be booked by calling your local SHE training contacts:
DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325.
For help or advice with this code contact your local Waste Disposal Officer, STFC Environment Officer or SHE Group – see SHE Directory