House clearance company license check

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What licenses should house clearance companies have?

Paul · Accepted Answer

A waste carrier license from the Environment Agency

Mathew · Answer

Hi, should have waste carriers and public liability insurance. If scrap metal is being carried then a licence with the relevant council is also required by law.

Jay · Answer

Any reputable house clearance company, including All Cleared, needs to have public liability insurance, are Environmental Agency waste carriers licence holders and staff C.R.B.

It is Illegal for Non-Licensed Businesses to Perform House Clearances.

Alex · Answer

On my best knowledge, the house clearance company should have a public liability insurance.

Chidinma Marylene · Answer

Here are the main ones to look out for:

Waste Carrier's License: Issued by the Environment Agency, this license is required for any business that transports, buys, sells, or disposes of waste. You can check if a company has this license by visiting the Environment Agency's website.
Public Liability Insurance: While not a license, it's important that the company has public liability insurance. This protects you and the company in case of any damage to property or injury during the clearance process.
Waste Management License: If the company processes waste, such as by sorting or storing it before disposal, they will need a waste management license.
Registered with a Professional Body: Membership in professional bodies like the UK House Clearance Association (UKHCA) can indicate that a company adheres to certain standards and codes of practice.

Hazardous Waste Handling Certification: If the house contains hazardous materials (like asbestos, chemicals, or certain types of electronics), the company needs to be certified to handle and dispose of these materials safely and legally.

Stephen · Answer

Waste carriers licence  to dispose of properly to avoid using people that will fly tip

Colin · Answer

Waste carrying licence also make sure it’s in date  they should be able to provide this to you upon request if needed to see or you can check the profile out or page (social media) to make sure they dump it correctly

Jack · Answer

Thankyou for your question a waste carriers licence should be shown to you on request you can check also with the Environment agency0

Marsha · Answer

Companies who do house clearances should have Waste Carrier License

Marcus · Answer

If you hire a removal company for a move bigger than 500 cubic feet (approximately a 1 bed flat) it is likely that they will need an Operator’s Licence or they will only be able to use small vans, and moving home may take longer.

House clearance company license check

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