The Environment Agency’s has encouraged householders and business to use the new ‘online waste register’ can be used to double check that their waste carrier is authorised and legitimate.

As detailed previously, new regulations place a Duty of Care on every household to ensure that contractors removing their rubbish are registered companies. Households failing to undertake this duty will face fines of up to £5,000. This applies to rubbish not removed by local councils.

Companies and households can log on to http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/publicregister and search by postcode, town or company to check whether your waste carrier is registered. If the company claims to be registered, telephone the Environment Agency on 08708 506506 and request an instant Waste Carrier Validation Check.

Source: www.environment-agency.gov.uk (accessed 05/01/06)

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