Waste management licensing

A waste management licence is a legal document issued under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Link to the Act from the "see also" box). The licences authorise the treatment, keeping or disposal of waste in or on the land. Once the Environment Agency has issued a site licence, neither the activities nor the area of land may be changed unless a modification is issued by the Agency.


If one wishes to act as the "Technically Competent Person" for a licensed waste management facility, one must hold a Certificate of Technical Competence (COTC) unless an exemption applies. This qualification is obtained from the Waste Management Industry Training and Advisory Board (WAMITAB).
 

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION UNDER THE CONTROL OF POLLUTION (AMENDMENT) ACT 1989