A Transfer Note should:

1. be competed and signed by both parties

2. include a description of the waste - what it is (including the European Waste Catalogue reference) and how much there is

3. show the date and time of transfer

4. show where the transfer took place

5. include the names and addresses of both parties involved

6. confirm what category of business each party is - eg a producer or importer, a registered waste carrier or a waste management licence holder etc

7. confirm the certificate number(s) of any waste carrier registrations of either party as well as the number and issuing agency for any waste management licence or "PPC" permit for any site the waste is going to

8. confirm the reasons for any exemptions claimed by either party

9. give the details, including name and address of any broker involved in the transfer.

10. be retained for a minimum of 2 years.