Environmental Licences

Environmental Licences: waste carrier licence processing in the United Kingdom

Environmental Licences is a Sheffield-based service dedicated to the management and processing of waste carrier, dealer and broker licences for UK businesses. The company facilitates the application for a waste carrier licence and provides information on the different licence tiers, their costs and the associated legal obligations.

Upper Tier Licence: for transporting third-party waste

The Upper Tier Waste Carrier Licence is aimed at those who transport waste generated by others or move their own construction, building and demolition waste. According to the information published, this licence allows the transport of all types of waste. The cost indicated on the site is £311.02 plus VAT on admin, valid for three years. For renewal, the amount stated is £230.25 plus VAT on admin, also for a three-year period.

Lower Tier Licence: own waste with limitations

The Lower Tier Waste Carrier Licence is presented as an option for those who transport only the waste produced by their own business, provided it is not construction, building or demolition waste. The cost of this licence is £60.00 plus VAT on admin and it is indefinite. The site warns that there are types of waste that cannot be transported with this licence, including boilers, bathroom suites, concrete, doors, decking, fencing, garden sheds, roofing materials, rubble, radiators, soil, tiles and windows. The list is presented as non-exhaustive and it is recommended to check if in doubt.

Registration obligation and penalties

The company reminds that registration is mandatory for the activities of transporting waste (as a carrier), buying, selling or disposing of waste (as a dealer) and arranging for a third party to buy, sell or dispose of waste (as a broker). It also warns that not having the correct licence can lead to fines of up to £5,000. The site also notes that the registration process is different in Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Application process and public register

After completing the registration, the applicant receives a payment confirmation email and, within a few minutes, a second email with the licence attached. This timeframe may be extended if the application is selected for random checks. If the application is submitted on a Friday after 5pm, the licence is likely to be received on Monday morning. The business details appear on the public register within 48 hours, allowing customers to check that a valid licence is held.

Customer service and contact details

Environmental Licences offers telephone support and a live chat service to answer questions about the type of licence needed. Telephone support hours are Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 20:00. The company is based in Sheffield and its main telephone number is 03301226320. It also has a registered VAT number: 485218276.

Po Box 5890 Sheffield S2 9FT · Telephone: 03301226320