Every site on this list holds an environmental permit for a waste operation. If it takes waste in, it is in Phase 1 of digital waste tracking, which started on 1 October 2026 in England and Wales. Household waste that local residents bring to a council tip is left out.
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Source: GOV.UK, check if you need to report the waste you receive and report receipt of waste.
The most common here: 5 Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler), 4 End of Life Vehicles <2500 tonne per year, 3 Non-hazardous waste physical treatment facility and 2 Materials Recycling Facility. What the rules say, with a source for each point.
Taken from the Environment Agency public register. Being listed means a permit was granted - it does not settle whether digital waste tracking applies to you. Sites that receive waste are in Phase 1, which started on 1 October 2026; Defra confirm it on 03000 203 781.
| Operator | Permit | Where | Site type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST CHOICE CAR SPARES LIMITED | KB3805XC | Lancashire BB5 5WE | Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler) |
| A C D OF LANCASHIRE LIMITED | NP3592EY | Lancashire BB5 3PX | Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler) |
| A1 SKIP HIRE LIMITED | PP3393ZA | Lancashire BB5 5SL | Non-hazardous waste physical treatment facility |
| Private individual | PP3693ZP | Lancashire | End of Life Vehicles <2500 tonne per year |
| Anglo Asbestos Limited | WE6171AC | Lancashire BB5 5WE | Hazardous Waste Transfer Station |
| BAXENDEN CAR BREAKERS LTD | XP3029MC | Lancashire BB5 2RT | Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler) |
| Brandwood Parts Ltd | DP3524LE | Lancashire BB5 2RT | End of Life Vehicles <2500 tonne per year |
| Private individual | HP3597CQ | Lancashire | Materials Recycling Facility |
| H M L RECYCLING LIMITED | FP3390LC | Lancashire BB5 6NJ | Household, Commercial and Industrial Waste Transfer Station |
| HYNDBURN BOROUGH COUNCIL | LP3097CW | Lancashire BB5 0RT | Household, Commercial and Industrial Waste Transfer Station |
| Private individual | GB3100FN | Lancashire | End of Life Vehicles <2500 tonne per year |
| Private individual | HB3405LZ | Lancashire | End of Life Vehicles <2500 tonne per year |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | FB3508TL | Lancashire BB5 5UU | Household waste amenity site taking hazardous waste |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | WE4772AC | Lancashire BB5 5EN | Household waste amenity site taking hazardous waste |
| Lancashire Car Spares Ltd | LB3507MP | Lancashire BB5 5TX | Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler) |
| RISHTON WASTE PAPER LIMITED | DB3805MA | Lancashire BB1 4NF | Materials Recycling Facility |
| SILVERWOODS WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED | FB3209LE | Lancashire BB5 5TX | Non-hazardous waste physical treatment facility |
| SPECIALIST DIESEL LTD | HB3302KM | Lancashire BB5 6EG | Metal Recycling Site (vehicle dismantler) |
| STEPTOES YARD LIMITED | AB3402MB | Lancashire BB5 5TX | Non-hazardous waste physical treatment facility |
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