Short answer: A common rule of thumb for waste transfer notes is to keep them for at least two years, and some documents, such as those for hazardous waste or those needed for tax and accounts, need to be kept for longer, so keep scrap dockets, invoices and transfer notes in one place for the longest period that applies to any of them and check the current official guidance.
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List Free →The two-year baseline
Waste transfer notes are generally expected to be kept for at least two years, and being able to produce them on request is the point.
Longer for some records
Financial records and hazardous waste documents often have longer retention periods, so keep the longest period in mind.
One place
Keeping dockets, invoices and notes together makes it easy to find what you need when asked.
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