Do you need to be a registered waste carrier to deliver your own business scrap to a yard?
Short answer: In England a business that transports its own waste in the course of its work is generally expected to be registered as a waste carrier unless an exemption applies, and some low-risk or incidental cases may be exempt, so check the current government guidance for your circumstances before you start regularly taking scrap to a yard in your own vehicle.
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List Free →Why registration exists
It makes sure that people who move waste are known to the authorities, which helps to prevent illegal dumping.
When exemptions might apply
Some activities are exempt or lower risk, so the answer depends on what you carry and how often.
A simple alternative
Having a registered carrier or the buyer collect from you can avoid the question, since they handle the registration.
How ScrapTrade Fits In
ScrapTrade buyers that offer collection let you avoid carrying the material yourself.
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