This page will help you work out if you need to register with us, what being registered means and how to go about it.
If you are already familiar with the registration process, please use the links to apply online:
Find out what upper tier means on our definitions page.
Find out what lower tier means on our definitions page.
You can also apply by post using paper application forms:
If you are applying for the first time or need further information, please follow the links on this page and read the guidance first.
Do I need to register?
If you are not sure if you need to register, you will find examples of the sorts of activities that would require registration in our 'Who needs to register?' guide:
Hazardous waste registration
If the premises that you are to remove waste from produces or holds hazardous waste you must also check if it is registered as a hazardous waste producer. Only sites that produce or hold less than 500kg are excused from this requirement. You may register a premises on behalf of someone else but you must have their permission to do this.
If you are operating as a ‘mobile service provider’ you may not need to register each site that you are producing waste at.
More information on this is available at Register as a hazardous waste producer.
Am I a carrier, a broker or a dealer?
Depending on your activity you may need to register as either a carrier/dealer or broker/dealer or carrier/broker dealer. Check the definitions to work out which category applies to your activities:
Am I upper or lower tier?
A slightly different registration process applies depending on whether you are classified as upper tier (UT) or lower tier (LT).
Find out what the difference is by checking the definitions.
Once you know which tier you will be, check the appropriate guidance to support your registration application/renewal:
What information do I need to register?
To ensure you can complete your registration, it is useful to have certain items to hand. Check what they are:
How much does it cost?
Find out the cost for the type of registration you require:
What to do once you have registered
Once you have registered as a waste carrier you will need to make sure you complete the right documents when you are moving both hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
What are my legal obligations?
If you undertake activities involving the carriage/brokering or dealing in controlled wastes you have legal obligations such as updating your details. Find out the main obligations that apply to you here: (This page will also give you more information on Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes.)
What’s changing?
Find out what changes are being considered that may affect the registration regime:
More information
If you have a query which isn’t answered on this page then please visit our frequently asked questions section:
If you still can’t find what you are looking for, please email us or call 03708 506 506.
