A waste producer must have a valid permit and a consignment note (during transfer) in order to dispose of/transport his waste. These Notes must accompany waste, which consists of hazardous, biodegradable or non-hazardous waste (includig transfer of inert wastes for disposal at sea). The consignment note procedure is divided into two stages:

Stage One: Waste Consignment Permit Application (CP)

Stage Two: Waste Consignment Note Application (CN)

All Waste Consignment Permit Applications (CP) and Waste Consignment Notes (CN) have a unique number (code) allocated by the Competent Authority. The Waste Consignment Permit Application (CP) is used in order to obtain a permit for the disposal of waste while the Waste Consignment Notes (CN) must be used for the transfer of waste.

The CONSIGINOR is the person who asks for the waste to be removed from the place where it is being held.

The CONSIGNEE means the person to whom the waste is being transferred.

STAGE ONE: WASTE CONSIGNMENT PERMIT APPLICATION (CP)

Step 1 - One should apply for the disposal of waste with the Malta Environment and Planning Authority (MEPA) using the Waste Consignment Note Application (CP). The details in Sections A (Consignment Details), Section B (Description of the Waste), Section C (Carrier's Details) and Section D (Consignor's details) should be filled appropriately. Once the latter four sections are filled, the applicant should fill and sign Section E (Consignee's Certificate).

Step 2 - The applicant should contact the Waste Management Facility to make the arrangements for the delivery of waste. The Waste Management Facility will inform the Competent Authority of its intention to accept the waste.

Step 3 - The applicant should fax the WHITE copy to MEPA (Fax No: 22902281) and/or send it on contact.CN@mepa.org.mt and then send it to;

Malta Environment and Planning Authority,
Unit D Team 3: Waste, Air, Radiation, and Noise Unit,
P.O. Box 200,
Marsa, MRS 1000

Step 4 - A day before the transfer of waste is carried out, the applicant should fill the Consignment Note (CN).

STAGE TWO: WASTE CONSIGNMENT NOTE APPLICATION (CN)

The Consignment Note (CN) consists of five part self-carbonising forms.

1. White - Pre-notification Copy. This should be sent to MEPA.
2. Green - Consignors Copy. The applicant should keep this copy.
3. Blue - Carrier's Copy. The carrier should keep this copy.
4. Pink - Consignee's Copy. This should be kept by the receiving facility.
5. Yellow. - Deposit (MEPA) Copy. This will be returned to MEPA by the receiving facility.

Step 1 - A day before the transfer of waste, the applicant should fill Section A (Consignment Details) and Section B (Description of the Waste) in the Consignment Note (CN).

Step 2 - The applicant should fax the WHITE copy to MEPA (Fax No: 22902281) and/or send it on contact.CN@mepa.org.mt and then send it to;

Malta Environment and Planning Authority,
Unit D Team 3: Waste, Air, Radiation, and Noise Unit,
P.O. Box 200,
Marsa, MRS 1000

ON THE DAY OF COLLECTION

When the waste carrier collects the waste, the carrier should fill Section C (Carrier's Certificate) while the applicant should fill Section D (Consignor's Details).

DURING TRANSPORTATION

The CARRIER must ensure that the consignment note and a valid permit accompany the consignment of waste.

AT THE CONSIGNEE'S FACILITY

On delivery of the consignment the CARRIER must give the three remaining copies and permit to the CONSIGNEE. The CONSIGNEE must complete Section E on the three remaining copies and give the completed - Carriers copy (Blue) to the CARRIER. The CARRIER must retain his/her copy as part of a register for not less than three years. The CONSIGNEE must forthwith dispatch the completed deposit (MEPA) copy to MEPA. The consignee must retain the completed Consignee's copy (Pink) for not less than three years.

REPETITIVE MOVEMENTS, SUCCESSIONS

There is a procedure for the movement of waste of the same description from the same premises and consignor, going to the same consignee and premises. These repetitive movements are called successions and can be applied to both single loads and to carrier's rounds. A Consignment Note (CP) should cover all consignment, which occurs during the validation of the permit (refer to the permit).

CARRIER'S ROUNDS

A carriers round is a journey made by the carrier during which more than one consignment of waste is collected and all consignments are taken to the same consignee. To be treated as a carrier's round under these regulations the round must be completed within 24 hours.

For furthur enquieries please contact the competent authority on contact.CN@mepa.org.mt.