2026/27 STATUTORY & COST AUDIT • ICO REG ZC136598
Direct EA Upper-Tier Hazardous Waste Carrier vs National Asbestos Call-Centre Brokers
How do I verify an asbestos removal contractor is legally registered in the UK?
Every legal asbestos removal contractor in England and Wales must hold an active Environment Agency Upper-Tier Waste Carrier Licence (`CBDU` prefix), use UN-approved 1000-gauge red/clear double polythene wrapping, and issue a 5-part Hazardous Waste Consignment Note citing European Waste Catalogue code `17 06 05*` (construction materials containing asbestos) signed by the receiving licensed landfill.
| Verification Checkpoint | Direct Verified Asbestos Contractor | Unvetted Directory / Rubbish Broker |
|---|---|---|
| EA Upper-Tier Carrier Licence (CBDU) | Verified Before Site Attendance | Frequently Lower-Tier or Expired |
| EWC 17 06 05* Consignment Note Copy | Guaranteed Customer Copy for Solicitors | Often Only Issues Generic Waste Transfer Note (Invalid for Asbestos) |
| UN-Approved 1000-Gauge Double Wrapping | Included as Standard under HSG210 | Risk of Open-Back Van Transport Breach |
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