It is the business’s responsibility to apply the waste hierarchy to any waste created at its sites. It must also try to prevent waste from going to landfill.
The organisation should ensure that waste is separated by type before it is collected, have signs in place to ensure that staff do not cause contamination and select contractors that will be proactive in helping the business to meet its target.
Under UK waste legislation, contractors are responsible for applying these conditions if they transfer your business’s waste to a third party.