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: 2 Household waste amenity site taking hazardous waste, 2 Landfill taking Non-Biodegradable Wastes, 1 Mining Waste Operations and 1 Deposit of waste to land as a recovery operation. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARMSTRONGS AGGREGATES LIMITED | BB3204FR | Lancashire BB7 3AA | Mining Waste Operations |
| Private individual | WE3555AA | West Yorkshire | Deposit of waste to land as a recovery operation |
| Private individual | SP3523LM | Lancashire | Materials Recycling Facility |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | FB3509GV | Lancashire BB7 3BY | Household waste amenity site taking hazardous waste |
| LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL | FB3509HW | Lancashire PR3 3JY | Household waste amenity site taking hazardous waste |
| RIBBLE VALLEY BROUGH COUNCIL | BP3193ZP | Lancashire BB7 1QD | Household, Commercial and Industrial Waste Transfer Station |
| Tarmac Trading Limited | EV3408XM | Lancashire BB7 4QA | Non-hazardous waste physical treatment facility |
| United Utilities Water Limited | TP3891CU | Lancashire PR3 2YB | Landfill taking Non-Biodegradable Wastes |
| WILLIAM PYE LIMITED | FP3291CL | Preston PR3 3BT | Landfill taking Non-Biodegradable Wastes |
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