Why Working With an Upper-Tier Licensed Waste Carrier Matters - How Marshalls Waste Has You Covered

When you’re choosing a waste company for your business, site, or project, it’s not just about convenience - it’s about compliance. Using an unlicensed waste carrier puts you at risk of fines, fly-tipping liability, and serious legal trouble.

At Marshalls, we take waste management seriously. That’s why we’re proud to hold a full Upper-Tier Waste Carrier, Broker & Dealer Licence - allowing us to collect, transport, broker and tip waste legally and responsibly for businesses and households across Norfolk.

If you’re wondering what that actually means (and why it matters for your business), here’s everything you need to know.

What Is a Waste Carrier Licence?

In the UK, any business that transports or arranges the movement of waste must be registered with the Environment Agency. This licence ensures that companies handling waste are doing so safely, legally, and to the required environmental standards.

There are two types of licence:

Lower-Tier Licence

For businesses that only carry their own waste or operate under very limited conditions.

Upper-Tier Licence

For businesses like us, who collect, move, or broker other people’s waste - including commercial waste, construction waste, demolition materials, household clearances and more.

Because Marshalls holds an Upper-Tier licence, we are fully authorised to manage waste from a wide range of sources safely and legally.

What Our Upper-Tier Licence Allows Us To Do

Holding this licence means we can:

• Collect waste from homes, building sites, commercial units and more

• Transport controlled waste safely and compliantly

• Broker waste — ensuring it reaches properly licensed waste and recycling facilities

• Tip waste at approved sites

• Handle commercial, construction, demolition and mixed waste

• Provide waste transfer notes and full compliance documentation

In simple terms:If you need waste removed, transported, or managed - we can do it legally, safely, and properly.

Why It’s Crucial to Avoid Unlicensed Waste Carriers

Using an unlicensed operator might seem cheaper, but it comes with big risks:

• ❌ You could be fined if your waste is fly-tipped

• ❌ You may be held legally responsible even if you didn’t dump it

• ❌ Unlicensed carriers often cut corners - leading to environmental harm

• ❌ Your business could face reputational damage

• ❌ Waste crime enforcement is increasing across the UK

When you hire Marshalls, you know exactly where your waste is going - and you’re fully protected under your duty of care responsibilities.

Why Businesses Trust Marshalls Waste

We don’t just “take the waste.” We handle everything properly - from collection to compliance.

• ✔ Upper-Tier Waste Carrier, Broker & Dealer Licence

• ✔ Fully transparent, legal and compliant waste handling

• ✔ Reliable local service across Norfolk

• ✔ All paperwork and transfer notes provided

• ✔ A team who genuinely care about doing waste right

• ✔ Fast response times and excellent communication

• ✔ Suitable for trades, builders, landlords, offices, shops and homeowners

We’re here to make waste disposal simple — and properly done.

Working With Marshalls Waste Protects You and Your Business

Choosing a licensed carrier is more than a box-ticking exercise.It protects you from:

• Fines

• Liability

• Fly-tipping offences

• Environmental breaches

• Legal issues

And ensures your waste is disposed of responsibly and sustainably.

Need Waste Collected? Let’s Do It Properly.

If you want a waste partner who is fully licensed, transparent, and committed to doing things right, Marshalls Waste is here to help.

Whether it’s a one-off clearance or ongoing commercial waste support - we’ve got you covered.