Green List Controls
What do I need to do if I'm moving waste under 'green list' controls?
Some waste shipments are subject to lower level controls, known as 'green list'. If you are moving waste under these controls:
•you can move the waste legally without making contact with or obtaining permission from us.
•you must complete and sign an 'Annex VII' form and ensure it accompanies your waste. You can download this below.
•You must send the form by fax (+44(0)28 9056 9310), post (for full address see Notification Controls) or email tfs@doeni.gov.uk
to us prior to moving the waste.
•you must complete a contract for the recovery of the waste between the person sending the waste and the person receiving the waste. You can read about this in Article 18(2) of the Waste Shipments Regulation.
•You must ensure the waste is dealt with in an environmentally sound manner throughout its movement and recovery.
•the person receiving the waste must sign the document that accompanies the waste on receipt and retain in for 3 years.
Our guide 'Exporting recyclable waste for recovery in non-OECD countries'(.PDF 215Kb) provides specific guidance on the procedures you must follow when exporting waste under green list controls to non-OECD countries. The guide also contains useful information on the green list procedures for those importing or exporting waste under green list controls from other countries.
For further information see Regulation (EC) No. 1418/2007(.PDF 146Kb) concerning the export for recovery of certain waste listed in Annex III or Annex IIIA of Regulation (EC) No. 1013/2006 to which the OECD Decision on control of transboundary movements does not apply as amended by Regulation (EC) No 740/2008(.PDF 56Kb).
