Waste Carrier Licence Checker
Enter a waste carrier's name or CBDU registration number to check their status on the Environment Agency public register. No signup required.
How to use this tool
- Enter the waste carrier's company name (e.g. "Biffa", "Veolia") or their CBDU registration number
- Click "Check Licence" to search the Environment Agency public register
- Review the registration status, type (upper/lower tier), and expiry date
- Keep a record of your check — date, carrier name, and result — for compliance evidence
Why you must check carrier licences
Under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, every business transferring waste must verify that the carrier holds a valid waste carrier registration. Using an unregistered carrier is a criminal offence with fines up to £5,000.
Read our full guide: How to Check a Waste Carrier Licence in the UK
Upper tier vs lower tier registration
Upper tier registrations cost £154, last 3 years, and are required for businesses whose main activity involves transporting waste. Lower tier registrations are free, last indefinitely, and cover businesses carrying only their own waste.
Your commercial waste contractor should hold an upper tier registration. Check that it hasn't expired.
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