Duty of Care & Compliance

Duty of Care information

At Opteco UK Ltd, compliance, quality, environmental responsibility and health & safety are at the heart of our waste management services. As a national waste management broker, we give businesses confidence that their waste is managed legally, responsibly and through an approved and monitored UK supply chain.

Our Duty of Care & Compliance credentials demonstrate the standards and controls we use to deliver compliant waste collection, recycling, recovery and disposal services across the UK.

Environment Agency Registered Waste Broker

Opteco UK Ltd is registered with the Environment Agency as an Upper Tier Waste Broker and Dealer.

Registration Number: CBDU623810
Registered: 17 February 2026
Expiry: 17 February 2029

Our supplier approval processes include checks of relevant waste carrier registrations, environmental permits, exemptions, insurance and other authorisations applicable to the services being provided.

ISO Certified Management Systems

Opteco operates an independently certified Integrated Management System covering Quality, Environmental Management and Occupational Health & Safety.

Our certifications are provided by Intertek Certification Limited, a UKAS-accredited certification body.

ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management

Certificate: 0253491
Valid Until: 6 August 2029

Our Quality Management System supports consistent service delivery, supplier management, performance monitoring and continual improvement.

ISO 14001:2015 – Environmental Management

Certificate: 0253483
Valid Until: 6 August 2029

Our Environmental Management System supports our commitment to improving waste segregation, increasing recycling and recovery, reducing avoidable disposal and helping customers move waste further up the waste hierarchy.

ISO 45001:2018 – Health & Safety

Certificate: 0253490
Valid Until: 6 August 2029

Our Occupational Health & Safety Management System provides a structured framework for managing hazards and risks associated with our activities and the waste services coordinated on customer sites.

Cyber Essentials Certified

Opteco UK Ltd is Cyber Essentials certified, demonstrating that appropriate technical controls are in place to help protect our systems against common cyber threats.

Certified: 26 May 2026
Recertification Due: 26 May 2027

This supports our wider commitment to protecting customer, supplier, operational and waste management information.