What insurance do you need for waste management?

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Who needs a waste licence?

There isn’t a defined list of those who require a waste licence. However, transporting waste without a valid licence is illegal and you will face criminal prosecution if caught. You may need a waste carrier's licence if you operate a landfill, store third party waste or carry out final disposal of waste. However, if you only store the waste materials then you won’t require a licence.

Do I need to register as a waste carrier?

Any sole trader or business who transports, disposes of or arranges waste disposal by a third party must be registered as a waste carrier otherwise you will face criminal prosecution.

Do I need an environmental licence?

Under the Environmental permitting (England and Wales) Regulations 2016 permits are required to undertake a wide range of specified activities lawfully. These activities include anything from scrap metal yards, processing plants and asbestos contractors to nuclear power stations and sewage treatment plants. Depending on the activity, applicants must apply either to the Environment Agency or the relevant local authority. You must ensure that you have appropriate authorisation for the activities your business carries out. It is advisable to do this at the early stages of setting up a business or planning stages to ensure there will be no opposition to the licence or restrictions imposed that may affect your ability to trade.

What is a waste exemption licence?

If you have a waste exemption licence, it means that you can operate without an environmental permit. The exemption will have certain limits and conditions including strict limitations on the amount of waste stored and processed.

How long do waste exemptions last?

Each waste exemption lasts 3 years from when it is registered and will need to be renewed 1 month before it is due to expire.

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