Search carriers
Search waste carrier registers across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland
Search UK carrier registers
Enter a registration number or company name to check a waste carrier’s licence status across all four UK registers.
Status & tier
Active, expired, upper or lower
Expiry date
When registration runs out
Full details
Address, tier, expiry dates
How to use this tool
Search by company name to find all matching registrations, or enter a registration number for an exact lookup. Results are sourced from the EA, NRW, SEPA, and DAERA registers.
Why you must check
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, businesses have a duty of care to ensure waste is only handled by authorised persons. Using an unlicensed carrier can result in unlimited fines and personal liability for directors.
Upper vs lower tier
Upper tier covers professional waste carriers, skip companies, and brokers. They must renew every three years. Lower tier is for businesses that only carry their own waste or specific exempt materials. Both are legally required.