Waste Disposal Lewisham Licence and Compliance Overview

Waste Disposal Lewisham operates as a fully licensed and compliant waste carrier, working to the standards set by the Environment Agency and the local expectations of the London Borough of Lewisham. This page explains our licensing details, our commitment to legal compliance, how our insurance and risk management protect customers and the public, and how we manage Waste Transfer Notes and duty of care obligations for every collection.

Environment Agency Waste Carrier Licence

We hold a valid Environment Agency waste carrier, broker and dealer licence, authorising us to collect, transport and manage a wide range of non-hazardous waste streams. Our licence confirms that we are registered on the national public register of waste carriers and that we have met the standards required to move controlled waste lawfully.

Our team ensures that licence details are kept up to date, including business information, responsible persons and operational coverage. We regularly review Environment Agency guidance so that our procedures reflect the latest regulatory expectations for commercial and household waste collections in and around Lewisham.

When you book a collection with Waste Disposal Lewisham, you are using a business that is formally recognised and approved to transport your waste to authorised facilities. Customers may request our licence number and registration details at any time as part of their own compliance checks.

Commitment to Legal Compliance

We treat legal compliance as a core part of our service, not an optional extra. All activities are carried out in line with the Environmental Protection Act, waste duty of care regulations, and Environment Agency codes of practice. Our operations are designed to prevent fly-tipping, minimise environmental harm and ensure that waste is always handled responsibly.

Our staff are trained in correct waste handling procedures, segregation of materials, and safe loading and transport. We only deliver collected waste to permitted and reputable transfer stations, recycling centres and disposal facilities that operate within their own licences. We do not use unofficial or unregulated sites under any circumstances.

Within the London Borough of Lewisham, there is a strong focus on responsible waste management, recycling performance and the prevention of illegal dumping. Our processes reflect these local priorities. We work in a way that supports borough-wide environmental goals, including reducing waste to landfill and increasing recycling wherever practical and economical.

Insured Waste Collection and Transport

Waste Disposal Lewisham maintains appropriate business insurances to protect customers, staff and the wider public during every stage of our operations. This includes public liability insurance to cover accidental damage to property or injury to third parties arising from our work, as well as employer liability cover for our team.

Our vehicles are insured for commercial waste collection and transport activities, providing further protection on the road and at collection sites. We routinely review our levels of cover to ensure they remain appropriate for the size and nature of our operations in the Lewisham area.

By choosing an insured and licensed carrier, customers gain assurance that any issues arising directly from our activities are supported by formal risk management, rather than relying only on informal promises. Insurance confirmation documents can be made available for larger commercial clients who require evidence for their internal compliance records.

Waste Transfer Notes and Record Keeping

For every non-hazardous waste collection, Waste Disposal Lewisham issues a Waste Transfer Note, often referred to as a WTN. This document is a legal requirement and records the transfer of waste from you, as the waste holder, to us as the waste carrier. It forms a key part of the waste duty of care system in England.

Our Waste Transfer Notes typically include:

The date and time of collection.

The address where the waste was collected.

A description of the type and quantity of waste.

The European Waste Catalogue or relevant waste classification code, where applicable.

Details of Waste Disposal Lewisham as the carrier, including our licence registration.

The destination facility or type of authorised site receiving the waste for treatment, recovery or disposal.

WTNs may be provided as single consignment notes or set up as annual or season tickets for regular, identical collections from the same customer. We keep copies of all relevant documents for the required minimum retention periods, so that accurate records are available for any inspection or internal audit.

Customers are advised to retain their copies of Waste Transfer Notes in line with legislation and their own environmental management systems. We can support businesses in Lewisham by explaining how WTNs fit into their overall waste documentation and by ensuring that descriptions of waste are clear and accurate.

Duty of Care Responsibilities

The duty of care for waste applies to anyone who produces, imports, carries, keeps, treats or disposes of controlled waste. Waste Disposal Lewisham takes its duty of care seriously and helps customers to understand and meet their own responsibilities as waste producers.

Our duty of care approach includes:

Ensuring that all waste is collected only with the consent of the customer or authorised representative.

Checking that waste is suitable for the service booked and that any special handling requirements are clearly identified.

Providing appropriate containers or guidance on how waste should be contained and presented for collection.

Accurate completion and issue of Waste Transfer Notes for every load.

Transporting waste directly to facilities that hold the correct environmental permits.

Maintaining clear records of movements, quantities and destinations.

We also encourage customers to segregate recyclable materials where possible, such as metals, wood, green waste and certain plastics, to support higher recycling rates and reduce the environmental impact of waste generated within Lewisham.

Local Compliance and Environmental Standards

The London Borough of Lewisham promotes strong environmental stewardship and expects local waste operators to support borough-wide objectives. Waste Disposal Lewisham aligns its working practices with these expectations by focusing on lawful disposal routes, increased recycling and the prevention of nuisance or environmental harm.

Our teams aim to minimise disruption to local residents during collections by working considerately, managing noise where possible and keeping collection areas tidy once waste has been removed. We also monitor feedback from customers and the community to improve our performance and remain in step with local standards of good practice.

By maintaining our Environment Agency waste carrier licence, following strict duty of care procedures and operating with suitable insurance, Waste Disposal Lewisham offers a compliant, transparent and responsible waste disposal service for households and businesses across the borough. Customers can be confident that their waste is managed legally and ethically from collection through to final treatment or disposal.