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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14,621tradespeople with a Environment Agency record in the public data we track

Based on public register and directory records collected up to 6 Jul 2026. Not an official membership count.

Check a specific trader

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 record in one place.

Where Environment Agency holders are

  • GB10,105 on record
  • UK4,516 on record

Trades that hold it

Builder · 10,737Demolition Site Preparation · 1,329Roofer · 1,191Landscaper · 1,013Civil Engineering Contractor · 84Hvac · 30Plumber · 16Carpenter / Joiner · 16Window / Door Fitter · 15

Environment Agency holders with review evidence

These businesses hold a current Environment Agency record and have customer reviews we can show — 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 tradespeople hold Environment Agency waste carrier registration?

We track 14,621 tradespeople with a Environment Agency waste carrier registration record, based on register and listing data collected up to 6 Jul 2026. This reflects the public records 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 records 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.