Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, you have a "Duty of Care" to ensure that waste liquids are managed and disposed of correctly.
The Special Waste Regulations 1996 specifically cover the management, transport and disposal of certain hazardous or toxic wastes including waste oils, industrial solvents, acids, wood preservatives and batteries. In general, storage containers must comply with the 110% rule (see "Spill Control" above) and waste should only be disposed of by local authority or other registered carriers.
