Well I'm well and truly confused now ! As a sole trader Joiner/Builder. I have become aware over the years that the companies I have worked for, all have a Waste Carriers Licence. Which is a Legal requirement to enable that business to carry and dispose of trade waste. I searched 'Waste Carriers Licence' on google and was directed to this site. I merely wanted to find out, to whom or to what Authority to apply.......Is it Sheffield Council, or the Environment Agency? I would be grateful if someone who has done proper research would kindly inform me......Thank you in anticipation.......As a continuation of your discussion tho, I watched a television 'Documentary' About Scrap thieves, A vehicle was stopped by the police and the scrap metal in the car was confiscated, as the occupants stated that the copper was from a job he had just done, although no further action was taken, it was stated that the driver was also liable to prosecution for not having a waste carriers Licence. Pity you're not online Sally !