Do I need a waste carriers licence Scotland?

You must be licensed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) if you treat, keep, or dispose of waste in Scotland.

Who needs a waste carriers license?

What is a Waste Carriers Licence? If you carry waste on the public highway, you must have a valid Waste Carriers Licence. This applies to any business that transports, buys, sells or disposes of waste or arranges for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste.

Can anyone get a waste carrier licence?

Do I need a Waste Carrier Licence? Put simply, yes! You must register if you transport waste of any kind, buy, sell and dispose of waste or even arrange for someone else to dispose of waste.

Why do I need a waste carriers license?

If you move building or demolition waste that you’ve created as part of your business, you need to be licensed as a waste carrier. If you transport another person’s waste, you need to be licensed as a waste carrier.

How long keep waste transfer notes Scotland?

2 years
You must fill out a waste transfer note for each load of waste you transport and keep copies of all of your waste transfer notes for at least 2 years.

How long does waste carrier Licence last?

three years
A Waste Carriers Licence lasts for a total of three years at the end of which you can renew for another three years. How much does an Upper Tier Waste Carriers Licence Cost?

How long does a waste carriers Licence last?

Is a waste transfer note a legal document?

A Duty of Care certificate or Waste Transfer Note is a legal document that businesses that produce waste are legally required to have. The document covers the business and the owner under the Environmental Protection Act 1990.

Is a waste transfer note a legal requirement?

A waste transfer note is a document which must accompany every movement of inert and non-hazardous waste. It is a legal requirement to keep copies of all waste transfer notes for a minimum of two years. A hazardous waste consignment note (HWCN) is the document required for the movement of hazardous waste.

Are wood chippings waste?

Wood, which is not virgin timber (that is, wood that has been used for any purpose) and associated residues such as off-cuts, shavings chippings and sawdust, either treated or not treated, is waste.

Can I operate in Scotland as a waste carrier?

If you are registered as a waste carrier with SEPA, you can operate anywhere in Great Britain (that is in Scotland, England and Wales). If you are registered as a waste carrier with either the Environment Agency in England or with Natural Resources Wales, you can also operate anywhere in Great Britain, including Scotland.

Do I need a licence to dispose of waste in Scotland?

You must be licensed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) if you treat, keep, or dispose of waste in Scotland. There are 2 types of waste management licence: site licence for businesses that treat, keep, or dispose of waste in or on land

Can I see the list of registered waste carriers and brokers?

As a result, we can’t currently display the list of registered waste carriers and brokers. If you would like us to confirm a registration, please contact us . Note that waste carriers and brokers based in England and Wales should be registered with the Environment Agency or Natural Resources Wales.

What licence do I need to carry waste in Northern Ireland?

If you want to carry waste in Northern Ireland you will need to apply for a waste carriers licence from the NIEA as well. Waste Carriers – operating in different parts of the UK