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UK WASTE CARRIER GUIDANCE<\/span>

Waste carrier registration guidance by nation.<\/h1>

The registration process is different in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Use this page to understand which regulator applies before starting an application.<\/p>

\u2713 England<\/span>\u2713 Wales<\/span>\u2713 Scotland<\/span>\u2713 Northern Ireland<\/span><\/div><\/div>
UK<\/div>

Choose your nation first<\/h3>

Your business location determines which environmental regulator handles the registration.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n

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REGULATOR GUIDANCE<\/span>

Select your nation<\/h2><\/div>

These summaries are general information. Our application support service is separate from the official regulator.<\/p><\/div>\n

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England<\/span>

Environment Agency<\/h3>

Businesses in England may need to register as a waste carrier, broker or dealer. Upper-tier registrations generally need renewal every 3 years; lower-tier registration does not normally need renewal.<\/p>