Apply for Waste Carrier Licence Online

Fast, secure application for upper and lower tier waste carrier licenses

Register or renew as a waste carrier, broker or dealer

You must register if your business does any of the following:

  • Transports waste (a carrier)
  • Buys, sells or disposes of waste (a dealer)
  • Arranges for someone else to buy, sell or dispose of waste (a broker)

Important Information

  • All waste carriers must be registered with the Environment Agency
  • Upper tier registration is required if you transport your own waste or waste for others
  • Lower tier registration is for carriers who only transport their own waste

Data Protection

No data transferred to third parties except issuing authority
Data deleted after application completion
Robust security technology safeguards

Licence Information

Operating without a valid licence can result in prosecution
Licence fees vary based on tier and duration selected
Independent service with processing fee (not connected to Environment Agency)