Rubbish Clearance Greenwich operates as a fully licensed and compliant waste carrier, authorised to collect, transport and dispose of waste in accordance with Environment Agency regulations and the expectations of the Royal Borough of Greenwich. This page explains our licensing status, our insurance cover, our use of Waste Transfer Notes, and how we meet our legal duty of care for all waste handled on behalf of our customers.
We are registered with the Environment Agency as an upper tier waste carrier, broker and dealer. This registration confirms that we meet the national requirements for the safe and lawful handling of waste arising from homes, businesses and construction or renovation projects across Greenwich and surrounding areas.
Our waste carrier licence permits us to collect a wide range of non-hazardous waste streams, including household rubbish, garden waste, bulky items, light construction waste, office and commercial clearances, as well as fly-tipped waste removed on behalf of landlords and managing agents. We remain responsible for ensuring that all waste is taken only to authorised disposal, recycling or recovery facilities.
Customers have the right to ask to see proof of our Environment Agency registration at any time. Our licence confirmation is carried in our vehicles and is available from our office on request. We encourage both domestic and commercial clients in the Greenwich area to check the licence status of any waste carrier they are considering using, as this is one of the most effective ways to prevent illegal dumping and fly-tipping.
As a professional rubbish clearance company, we operate strictly within the requirements of current environmental and waste management legislation. This includes compliance with regulations relating to the collection, transport, storage and transfer of controlled waste, and adherence to the waste hierarchy which prioritises reuse and recycling over disposal.
Before each clearance begins, our team assesses the type and volume of waste being removed. Where appropriate, we segregate recyclable materials such as metals, wood, cardboard and green waste so that these can be sent to approved recycling partners rather than general disposal. We cooperate with both national regulation and local expectations within the Royal Borough of Greenwich to help support higher recycling rates and reduced reliance on landfill.
Our vehicles are operated in line with road safety and load security requirements. Rubbish is secured for transport to prevent loss of material on the highway, helping to protect local streets, public spaces and waterways from litter and contamination.
Rubbish Clearance Greenwich carries appropriate insurance to protect customers, staff and members of the public during all waste removal activities. Our policies typically include public liability cover and, where relevant, employer liability cover. These insurances are in place to provide reassurance that, in the unlikely event of damage to property or injury occurring in connection with our work, appropriate financial protection exists.
Insurance details can be made available to commercial and domestic clients who need confirmation for their records, risk assessments, or internal compliance checks. Many businesses in Greenwich, including managing agents, facilities managers and contractors, require evidence of both insurance and waste carrier licensing before allowing works on their premises. Our documentation is kept up to date so that these checks can be completed quickly.
For most non-hazardous commercial and construction waste we handle, we issue a Waste Transfer Note, often shortened to WTN. This is a legal document that records the transfer of waste from the customer to Rubbish Clearance Greenwich as the registered carrier.
Each WTN typically sets out key information such as the date and time of collection, the address where the waste was collected, a description of the waste including its type and quantity, the details of both parties involved in the transfer, and a declaration that the duty of care has been understood and accepted. When appropriate, we also record details about how the waste will be managed after collection, for example whether it is being sent for reuse, recycling, recovery or disposal.
We retain copies of Waste Transfer Notes in our records for the statutory period. This record-keeping supports potential audits or inspections by the Environment Agency or local authorities, and provides our customers with a clear audit trail for their own compliance obligations. Commercial clients can request copies of WTNs relating to their collections if needed for their environmental reporting or accreditation schemes.
The law places a duty of care on anyone who produces or handles waste to ensure it is managed responsibly. Rubbish Clearance Greenwich takes this duty of care seriously and applies it consistently across every job, from small household clearances to large commercial collections.
Our duty of care involves preventing waste from escaping our control, ensuring it is transferred only to authorised persons or sites, and taking all reasonable measures to promote recycling and recovery. We never dispose of waste in unauthorised locations, and we do not pass waste to third parties who cannot demonstrate appropriate licensing and competence.
By choosing a properly licensed carrier, customers in Greenwich help to reduce fly-tipping, avoid pollution incidents, and support a cleaner local environment. If a person hires an unlicensed carrier and their waste is dumped illegally, they may be investigated and can be held responsible. Using a compliant operator like Rubbish Clearance Greenwich is a practical way to comply with your own duty of care.
The Royal Borough of Greenwich encourages residents, landlords and businesses to use responsible, licensed waste removal services. We align our working practices with local priorities such as minimising fly-tipping, improving recycling performance and maintaining clean streets and estates.
Our teams are familiar with typical borough expectations around responsible timing of collections, considerate parking, and minimising disruption to neighbours and passers-by. Where jobs involve shared spaces, such as blocks of flats or commercial estates, we work with managing agents and caretakers to ensure that access, safety and cleanliness standards are upheld.
We also aim to support wider environmental goals by promoting reuse and recycling wherever practical. Where items are suitable for reuse, we seek to route them to appropriate outlets or charities where arrangements are in place, in preference to disposal.
Waste legislation and local policies evolve over time, and Rubbish Clearance Greenwich is committed to keeping our procedures, documentation and staff training up to date. We periodically review our methods for waste segregation, vehicle operation, site selection and paperwork to ensure continued alignment with Environment Agency rules and borough guidance.
By maintaining current licensing, comprehensive insurance, robust WTN record-keeping and a strong duty-of-care culture, we aim to give every customer the assurance that their rubbish is being managed lawfully and responsibly from the point of collection through to final treatment or disposal. When you choose Rubbish Clearance Greenwich, you can be confident that your waste is in safe and compliant hands.
Learn how Rubbish Clearance Greenwich complies with Environment Agency waste carrier licensing, insured operations, waste transfer notes, and duty of care rules across the Royal Borough of Greenwich.
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