Licensing & Accreditations

Waste Carrier Licence

Clearfields is registered as an Upper Tier Waste Carrier with the Environment Agency. This is the highest level of waste carrier registration and is required for any business that regularly transports controlled waste. Our registration can be independently verified on the Environment Agency's public register.

Insurance

We carry comprehensive insurance to protect our customers and team:

• £10M Public Liability Insurance — protecting your property and possessions during clearance
• £10M Employers' Liability Insurance — protecting our team members
• £2M Professional Indemnity Insurance — covering professional advice and valuations

Copies of our insurance certificates are available on request.

Regulatory Compliance

We comply with all relevant UK waste and environmental legislation:

• Environmental Protection Act 1990 — Duty of Care requirements
• Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 — waste hierarchy compliance
• WEEE Regulations 2013 — electrical and electronic equipment disposal
• Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 — specialist hazardous waste handling
• Control of Asbestos Regulations 2012 — asbestos identification and management

Documentation We Provide

Every clearance comes with full paperwork:

• Waste Transfer Notes — legally required record of waste disposal
• Charity Donation Report — itemised list of what was donated and to whom
• Inventory List — available on request, particularly for probate clearances
• WEEE Certificates — for electrical equipment disposal
• Data Destruction Certificates — for confidential waste disposal

Why Licensing Matters

Using an unlicensed waste carrier is a criminal offence that can result in fines of up to £5,000. More importantly, waste disposed of illegally can end up fly-tipped, contaminating local environments. By choosing a licensed carrier like Clearfields, you can be confident your waste is handled responsibly and legally.

Learn how to choose a reputable house clearance company in our guides section.