Waste Disposal Greenwich Licence and Compliance Overview

Waste Disposal Greenwich operates as a fully licensed and compliant waste carrier, broker and dealer, authorised by the Environment Agency. This page explains how we manage our licence responsibilities, legal compliance, insurance, waste transfer notes and duty of care, with particular reference to expectations within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and surrounding London boroughs.

Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence Details

We are registered with the Environment Agency as an upper tier waste carrier. Our registration covers the collection, transport and transfer of a wide range of commercial and domestic waste streams. Our licence allows us to move waste from sites in Greenwich and across London to appropriately licensed transfer stations, recycling facilities and disposal points.

Our licence obligations include maintaining accurate business details, reporting any relevant changes to the Environment Agency, and ensuring that all employees and subcontractors understand and follow the conditions attached to our registration. We keep copies of our waste carrier registration certificate with our office records and in digital form so that customers, site managers and enforcement officers can verify our status whenever required.

We regularly review Environment Agency guidance to make sure our working practices continue to meet or exceed the standards expected of licensed carriers. Where new regulations or updates arise, our processes are revised and our teams are briefed to maintain full and continuous compliance.

Legal Compliance and Regulatory Standards

All activities carried out by Waste Disposal Greenwich are designed to comply with the Environmental Protection Act, the Waste Regulations and all other relevant UK and local legislation. We manage waste with the aim of maximising reuse and recycling while ensuring any residual material is treated or disposed of lawfully and safely.

Our operations are planned around the waste hierarchy, which gives priority to prevention, reuse and recycling before recovery and disposal. On every job we identify the most sustainable and compliant route for each waste stream, taking into account current legislation, available local facilities and customer requirements.

We maintain up to date risk assessments and method statements for our services, including property clearances, commercial collections and construction waste removal. Our team members receive regular training in handling different waste types, including controlled and difficult wastes, so that they can recognise potential compliance issues on site and escalate them for correct management.

In keeping with local enforcement priorities within the Royal Borough of Greenwich and neighbouring boroughs, we place particular emphasis on preventing fly tipping and ensuring that all loads are transported securely. We work cooperatively with local authority officers when requested, providing documentation and information to help tackle illegal waste activity.

Insured and Safely Managed Operations

Waste Disposal Greenwich operates with comprehensive insurance cover appropriate to our services. Our insurance arrangements include public liability insurance and employer liability insurance, providing protection for customers, members of the public and our staff while work is carried out.

Vehicles used in our waste operations are properly insured for commercial waste collection and are maintained in line with legal requirements. Regular inspections and servicing ensure that our fleet is roadworthy, safe and suitable for carrying waste in accordance with transport and environmental law.

Health and safety is integral to our compliance commitments. Our teams receive training in manual handling, safe loading and unloading, traffic awareness and site conduct. We take care to secure all loads to prevent spillages and windblown litter, particularly when operating in residential streets, commercial districts and busy roads across Greenwich and South East London.

Waste Transfer Notes and Documentation Procedures

Accurate documentation is a core part of our legal responsibilities. For non hazardous controlled waste moved by Waste Disposal Greenwich, a waste transfer note is created and retained in line with statutory requirements. The waste transfer note records the description of the waste, the quantity, how it is contained, the place and date of transfer, and the details and signatures of both parties.

We work with customers to ensure that waste is correctly classified using an appropriate description and, where necessary, the correct European Waste Catalogue code. Clear classification helps ensure that each waste stream is sent to a suitably authorised facility and handled in accordance with its specific regulatory controls.

Where repeat collections of the same waste type are made from the same customer, we may agree an annual or season-long transfer note, again in line with regulatory guidance. Copies of waste transfer notes are stored securely and can be provided to customers upon request should they need to demonstrate their own compliance or respond to an inspection by the Environment Agency or local authority.

For any jobs involving hazardous or special wastes, we ensure that the appropriate consignment note procedures are followed and that such wastes are only handled by facilities authorised to accept them. Our office team provides guidance on the information required before collection and will assist in putting the correct paperwork in place.

Duty of Care Statement

Waste Disposal Greenwich recognises the statutory duty of care placed on everyone who produces, carries or receives controlled waste. We take this duty seriously and act to ensure that waste is handled responsibly from the point of collection through to final treatment or disposal.

Our duty of care responsibilities include only transferring waste to organisations that themselves hold the correct permits, licences or exemptions. We undertake checks on the facilities that receive our waste and keep relevant records to evidence that these duty of care checks have been made.

Customers also have their own duty of care when arranging waste removal. By choosing a licensed and insured carrier such as Waste Disposal Greenwich, customers reduce their risk of waste being mismanaged or illegally dumped. We encourage customers to verify our Environment Agency registration and to keep copies of invoices and waste transfer notes as part of their own compliance record.

We are committed to helping businesses, landlords and residents across Greenwich understand and meet their responsibilities. Our team can explain how the duty of care applies to specific situations, such as office clearances, refurbishment projects, shop fit outs, household bulky waste and ongoing commercial collections. This collaborative approach supports cleaner streets, reduced environmental impact and a stronger culture of lawful waste management within the borough.

Commitment to Local and Environmental Responsibilities

As a locally focused waste operator, we work with the expectations set by the Royal Borough of Greenwich, neighbouring authorities and the wider London waste and recycling strategy. We aim to divert as much material as reasonably possible from landfill and incineration by prioritising recycling and recovery routes that meet environmental and legal standards.

By maintaining our Environment Agency waste carrier licence, updating our procedures in line with changing regulation, and operating with full insurance and documented processes, Waste Disposal Greenwich provides customers with a reliable and compliant waste service. Our approach supports both individual legal responsibilities and broader community goals for a cleaner, more sustainable borough.