Rubbishes Waste Carrier Licensing and Compliance

Rubbishes operates as a fully licensed and compliant waste carrier, registered with the Environment Agency to collect, transport and manage a wide range of non-hazardous waste from homes and businesses. This page explains our licensing status, legal responsibilities, insurance cover and the procedures we follow to handle your waste safely and lawfully.

Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence Details

Rubbishes holds a valid Environment Agency waste carrier licence, which permits us to collect, transport and transfer controlled waste within England. Our licence confirms that we have met the registration requirements for waste carriers, brokers and dealers, and that we are authorised to remove waste on behalf of householders, landlords, tradespeople and commercial clients.

Our licence status is active and our details are recorded on the public waste carrier register maintained by the Environment Agency. We keep our registration up to date and renew it within the required timescales so that there is no interruption to our ability to lawfully transport waste. Customers can request confirmation of our registration details at any time, and our team will be happy to supply them as part of your record keeping.

Holding a waste carrier licence means that Rubbishes has a legal obligation to handle waste responsibly, only transfer it to appropriately permitted facilities, and maintain accurate records of the waste we collect, where it goes and how it is treated.

Legal Compliance and Regulatory Standards

We operate in line with the relevant waste legislation and guidance that applies in England, including the duty of care requirements placed on waste carriers. Our internal procedures are designed to help ensure we meet the expectations of the Environment Agency and local councils across London boroughs and surrounding areas.

When we collect waste from your premises we follow lawful transport and transfer practices, including ensuring that:

• Waste is described accurately and honestly.
• Loads are securely contained to prevent spills, littering or escape during transport.
• Waste is only taken to licensed waste transfer stations, recycling centres or other authorised facilities.
• Prohibited items are not mixed with general waste, and special waste streams are separated where required.

We monitor changes in environmental regulation and local borough requirements, such as expectations relating to fly-tipping prevention, recycling targets and commercial waste controls. Our processes are reviewed and updated where needed so that collections arranged through Rubbishes remain compliant with national rules and local enforcement policies.

Insured Waste Management Operations

Rubbishes maintains appropriate insurance for our operations, including public liability insurance and cover relating to our vehicles and staff. This insurance is in place to protect our customers, the public and our team while waste is being collected, loaded, transported or unloaded.

Our insurance arrangements support our risk management approach, which includes staff training, safe lifting techniques, vehicle checks, and careful route planning to minimise disruption and reduce environmental impact. Copies of our insurance details can be provided to commercial clients or site managers who require confirmation for their own compliance records or contractor approval processes.

Waste Transfer Notes and Documentation Procedures

Rubbishes issues and maintains Waste Transfer Notes, also known as WTNs, for relevant collections in line with duty of care requirements. A Waste Transfer Note is a written record that sets out key information about the waste that has changed hands, including what it is, who produced it, who collected it and where it is going.

For commercial customers and certain domestic clearances, we ensure a Waste Transfer Note is completed and retained for the required minimum period. Our notes typically include:

• The names and addresses of the transferor and transferee.
• Date and time of the transfer and location of collection.
• Description and quantity of the waste, using clear and accurate wording.
• The correct classification for the type of waste where applicable.
• Confirmation that both parties have complied with their duty of care.

We use structured systems to store these records securely so that, if needed, they can be produced for inspection by regulators or by our clients as evidence of lawful waste transfer. Rubbishes can supply copies of WTNs to customers on request to support internal audits, environmental reporting or contract management.

Duty of Care Statement

Rubbishes recognises that both we and our customers share a duty of care for the waste that is produced on their premises. Our role as a carrier is to ensure that once waste is collected it is managed responsibly and does not cause harm to people or the environment. We take this responsibility seriously and embed it into every stage of our service.

Our duty of care commitments include:

• Advising customers on suitable disposal routes for different waste types where appropriate.
• Refusing to remove waste that we cannot lawfully transport or that is not packaged, stored or identified safely.
• Only transferring waste to facilities that hold the necessary environmental permits or exemptions.
• Keeping accurate records of where waste comes from, where it goes and how it is treated or recovered.
• Supporting local borough efforts to reduce fly-tipping and illegal dumping by operating transparently and responsibly.

We also encourage our customers to meet their own duty of care obligations. This includes checking the licence status of any waste carrier they use, retaining documentation such as invoices and Waste Transfer Notes, and accurately describing the waste they hand over. By working together with residents, landlords, tradespeople and businesses, we help reduce the risk of waste being mismanaged or ending up in unauthorised locations.

Local Borough Expectations and Best Practice

In addition to national regulation, Rubbishes is mindful of local borough policies relating to waste and recycling. Many councils expect residents and businesses to use licensed carriers, to store waste securely before collection, and to avoid placing items on the highway except in line with arranged collections.

We aim to operate in a way that supports these goals. This includes planning pick-ups to minimise obstructions, providing clear information about what we can collect, and encouraging customers to separate reusable or recyclable materials wherever possible. By cooperating with local expectations, we help reduce littering, improve street appearance and support borough-level recycling and recovery targets.

Rubbishes works to provide a reliable, lawful and environmentally responsible waste collection service. Our compliance with Environment Agency licensing, insurance requirements, Waste Transfer Note procedures and duty of care obligations is central to how we operate and to the trust our customers place in us.