Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (EWC 17 06 05*) & Property Sales Guide

During UK residential property conveyancing, sellers must complete the Law Society Property Information Form (TA6 4th/5th Edition). Section 7 specifically asks: "Is the seller aware of any asbestos on the property?" and "Have any works been carried out to remove asbestos?" If you had an asbestos garage roof, shed, or ceiling removed, buyers solicitors and mortgage lenders will demand the Environment Agency Hazardous Waste Consignment Note proving lawful disposal. Without this document, conveyancers may advise buyers to renegotiate, request a £2,000 - £5,000 retention, or insist on specialist indemnity insurance.

A compliant consignment note consists of five sections: - Part A: Notification details, consignor property address, and unique consignment note code (e.g. ARBL/12345/AB). - Part B: Waste description, EWC code 17 06 05* (construction materials containing asbestos), UN 2590 packaging group III, weight in kilograms, and hazard code HP 7 (Carcinogenic). - Part C: Carrier certificate, including Environment Agency Upper Tier Waste Carrier Registration number. - Part D: Consignor certification confirming waste is packaged in UN-certified packaging. - Part E: Consignee landfill receipt confirming burial in a permitted hazardous waste cell.

Under Regulation 49 of the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005, domestic property owners who commission asbestos clearance must retain copies of the consignment note for a minimum of 3 years. We recommend scanning and storing this certificate permanently alongside your title deeds and building regulations completion certificates.