Licence required by law

Environment Agency waste carrier registration

Anyone who transports waste as part of their business in England, including builders and gardeners removing their own job waste, must be registered with the Environment Agency. Using an unregistered carrier can leave you liable if your waste is fly-tipped.

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15,078traders with an Environment Agency entry in the public data we track

Based on public register entries and source listings collected up to 14 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

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Thinking of hiring someone? Confirm their current Environment Agency status on the official register, then run their name through our Cowboy Checker to see their reviews, credentials and company details in one place.

Where Environment Agency holders are

  • London1,063 entries tracked
  • Bristol194 entries tracked
  • Southampton161 entries tracked
  • Birmingham128 entries tracked
  • Norwich125 entries tracked
  • Bournemouth114 entries tracked
  • Manchester106 entries tracked
  • Reading105 entries tracked
  • Leeds98 entries tracked

Trades that hold it

Builder · 10,833Demolition Site Preparation · 1,329Roofer · 1,205Landscaper · 1,019Civil Engineering Contractor · 84Heating Engineer · 53Plumber · 41Window / Door Fitter · 35Carpenter / Joiner · 34

Environment Agency holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current Environment Agency entry and have customer reviews we can show. This is a small slice of all holders, not the register itself.

Common questions

What is Environment Agency waste carrier registration?

Anyone who transports waste as part of their business in England, including builders and gardeners removing their own job waste, must be registered with the Environment Agency. Using an unregistered carrier can leave you liable if your waste is fly-tipped. (Licence required by law.)

How many traders hold Environment Agency waste carrier registration?

We track 15,078 traders with an Environment Agency waste carrier registration entry, based on register and listing data collected up to 14 Jul 2026. This reflects the public entries we have collected, not necessarily the scheme's complete membership.

How do I check whether a specific trader holds Environment Agency waste carrier registration?

Check the official register at https://environment.data.gov.uk/public-register/view/search-waste-carriers-brokers, or look the trader up on MyTrustedTraders. Profiles show the credentials we have found for them, alongside reviews and other public evidence.

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We show what the public sources say, with dates. A listing here is not an endorsement, and absence from our data does not mean a trader is unregistered. Always confirm current status with the scheme before you hire.