Waste Management Activities Requiring a License
A waste licence is required for waste management activities listed in Government Notice No. 921 of 29 November 2013. If unsure which authorisation you require, ask the EPA. To help decide if you need a licence, permit or registration, we have prepared flow charts.
Safe Disposal of Waste
What are the requirements for the safe disposal of waste?
- You must have a permit or licence to dispose of waste oil as it can pollute rivers and groundwater.
- Orange clinical waste bags are for hazardous waste that requires heat treatment before incineration.
- Medicines and anatomical waste must not be disposed in the clinical waste stream.
- Waste carrier licences reduce environmental impact by ensuring businesses are authorized to transport and dispose of waste.
- Lower tier licences are for companies that only carry the waste they produce.
- Businesses that fail to register could be fined up to £5,000.
- It’s your responsibility to dispose of waste correctly.
- You should use a licensed scrapyard or authorised online scrap partner to dispose of waste correctly.
- The process to get a licence is straightforward.
Licensing for Junk Removal in NY
Do you need a license to do junk removal in NY?
- A waste licence is required by persons, companies, municipalities or state departments that undertake waste management. These activities are listed in Government Notice No. 921 of 29 November 2013.
- If unsure, ask the EPA.