Construction Waste Duty of Care PDF Report Builder

Generate a structured Duty of Care PDF binder for UK construction waste records — consignment note reference, site photos with EXIF metadata, evidence grid layout. Produced entirely in your browser, no upload, no server.

1 — Job details

Consignment Note / Transfer Number *

Report Date *

Site Address * Waste Carrier / Contractor Name Waste Type / Description * Receiving Site / Disposal Facility Prepared by / Company

2 — Site photos

Add photos of the waste on-site, loaded skips, transfer vehicle, or disposal facility. EXIF date and GPS coordinates will be extracted automatically and embedded in the PDF.

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Click to add photos

or drag and drop JPEG / PNG files here

3 — Generate PDF

How it works

Your data never leaves your browser. Everything is processed locally using open-source JavaScript libraries.

1. Fill in job details Enter the consignment note number, site address, waste description, and optional carrier/disposal details.

2. Add photos Drop in JPEG or PNG photos. The tool reads EXIF metadata — capture date and GPS coordinates — directly from the file.

3. PDF is built in-browser pdf-lib assembles a multi-page PDF: cover sheet with all job details, then an evidence grid (2 photos per row) with captions and metadata.

4. Download and store Save the PDF alongside your consignment note. It satisfies UK Environmental Protection Act 1990 Section 34 record-keeping requirements.

The PDF filename includes the consignment note number and date for easy filing: DoC-Report-CN-2024-0847-2024-06-13.pdf

Frequently asked questions

What is a Duty of Care for waste in the UK?: Under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991, everyone who produces, imports, carries, keeps, treats, or disposes of controlled waste has a legal duty to manage it responsibly. This means using a registered waste carrier, completing a waste transfer note (consignment note), and keeping records for at least two years. Failure to comply can result in unlimited fines. This tool helps you build photographic evidence records to accompany those notes.
What should I photograph for a construction waste record?: Ideally photograph: (1) the waste on-site before collection — show the type and approximate volume; (2) the skip or vehicle being loaded; (3) the carrier vehicle and its markings or plate; (4) the vehicle leaving the site; and (5) the receiving or transfer facility if accessible. Including site address signage in at least one photo helps establish location when GPS metadata is not available.
How does EXIF GPS extraction work? Is it accurate?: Most smartphone cameras embed GPS coordinates in the JPEG file at the moment of capture. This tool uses the open-source exifr library to read those coordinates directly from the file — no internet required. Accuracy depends on your device's GPS at the time of capture. If GPS was disabled or the photo was taken indoors, no coordinates will appear in the PDF — the date/time (also from EXIF) will still be extracted if present.
Does this tool send my photos or data to any server?: No. The entire process — EXIF extraction, PDF assembly, image embedding — runs in your browser. Nothing is uploaded. The PDF is created in memory and offered as a direct download. Your site photos and address details never leave your device.
What EWC code should I use for construction waste?: The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Chapter 17 covers construction and demolition waste. Common codes include: 17 01 01 (concrete), 17 01 07 (mixed C&D waste), 17 02 01 (wood), 17 04 05 (iron and steel), 17 06 04 (insulation materials), and 17 09 04 (mixed construction and demolition waste not covered by 17 09 01, 02, 03). Your waste carrier or licensed facility can confirm the correct code for your specific waste stream.