Waste Carrier's Licence - Are You Aware?

[sally_sheff]

What a time to set me a challenge - give me five - I'll be back!

 

(thought the other links would have been good enough! - r you coming to represent us

[sally_sheff]

http://www.lewes.gov.uk/council/10431.asp - Similar pages

 

http://www.charnwood.gov.uk/uploads/...arrierslic.pdf -

 

The above is self explanatory - S34A Environmental Protection Act

[ricky36]

What a time to set me a challenge - give me five - I'll be back!

 

(thought the other links would have been good enough! - r you coming to represent us

 

your other links only proved otherwise they are ambigous and only apply to waste carriers seen nothing yet that actually states what I asked

simply put I DO A JOB FOR YOU, I REPLACE YOUR FENCE, I TAKE THE OLD FENCE BACK TO MY YARD OR PREMISES, PROVE TO ME I HAVE DONE ANYTHING TO BREAK THE LAW. I HAVE DONE NOTHING THAT BREAKS ANY LAW THAT I KNOW OFF.

THAT IS BASICALLY WHAT YOU STATED IN YOUR FIRST POST

[sally_sheff]

Ricky, wish it was only that simple.

 

You think like that, we thought like that, didn't believe we were doing a thing wrong! THE FACT is (and I have spoken to th environmental agency today) if you remove anything in the course of your work from a person's property and you CARRY it in your vehicle, then you need a licence. It is not simply the disposal of it, it is the CARRYING of it. And this DOES apply to ANY business.

 

Like I say, just trying to run a legit business, registered for tax, vehicles taxed and insured and we get hit with this! (PS - Do you have a business??)

[sally_sheff]

hope the person who's ticked "Aware of Carrier's Licence" can give some input as to requirements to settle this once and for all :help::roll::|

[ricky36]

Ricky, wish it was only that simple.

 

You think like that, we thought like that, didn't believe we were doing a thing wrong! THE FACT is (and I have spoken to th environmental agency today) if you remove anything in the course of your work from a person's property and you CARRY it in your vehicle, then you need a licence. It is not simply the disposal of it, it is the CARRYING of it. And this DOES apply to ANY business.

 

Like I say, just trying to run a legit business, registered for tax, vehicles taxed and insured and then some A****hole hits us with this!

 

(PS - Do you have a business??)

 

listen I am not being obnoxious or trying to downcry you I just cannot see what laws have been infringed I honestly believe you have been hard done too. I cannot see any offence as been committed within the meaning of the law. I am not arguing against you I AM ON YOUR SIDE tomorrow I will research this matter and I will get back to you. will you please send by pm the actual goverment organisation that told you you will get a summons.

I am signing off now I have had a long day. I am on your side.

in answer to your question do I have a business I am 64 and retired

but I have been self employed all my working life so I do have a little knowledge we will beat the ******** cannot say the exact word on here

[sally_sheff]

Cheers!

The government organisation is The Environment Agency. I have to say we were stunned, but I have looked into it and it appears to be correct - if you can find something to beat the ********* then I would be eternally grateful! (Very interestingly, the lad I spoke to at the environment agency conceded that there were lots that weren't aware of this law, but they were trying to make people more aware) What a way to do it, summons someone for breaking a law they don't even know about!

 

Good night

[ricky36]

after checking numerous web sites it appears that you are half right in your assumption that a licence is required however your husband does not need to purchase a licence what he needs to have is a valid exemption certificate to carry non hazardous waste these can be otained simply by phoning the envoirment agency and giving a few details and the exemption is for life or until the circumstances change.

you do have to buy a licence at all.

Your husband in all likelyhood will not receive a summons, he will recieve a warning and information on how to obtain an exemption or how to buy a licence.

you are right in the assumption that it is against the law and as been for a couple of years. so before you rush out and pay £144 apply for a exemption, and from the information I have gleaned from the net and a phone call to the ********** he is entitled to a exemption certificate.

the chance of recieving a summons are extremely slim if the facts you have given are correct

[Classic Rock]

Who exactly was in the white van? Did they tell you who they were? Did they give you any paperwork or a card? Sounds a bit fishy.

[sally_sheff]

it was a white van which said environmental agency.

 

Ricky, upon researching, it does not appear that we are exempt - it would only apply if we were moving materials within oyur own premises from one area to another - NOT carrying waste materials from a customers house to dispose of - it does not only apply to hazardous waste.