
Schedule 5 Notice
The Environment Agency. is responsible for issuing a schedule 5 notice. The notice can be issued once an environmental permit application has been made. It is usually a request for more information. Schedule 5 notices…

Authorised Treatment Facility (ATF)
You will need to be an authorised treatment facility if you want to break vehicles. In order to become an ATF you will need an ELV permit from the Environment Agency. An ELV (End of…
Waste Licence Application
Paul Downing & Associates has helped many companies apply for a waste licence application. Most of these businesses have been waste management companies. They also usually run a recycling centre. In many cases they operate…

Cat B vehicles
In order to buy Cat B vehicles (Category B vehicles) which have been classed as a write off, you must me a registered ATF (authorised treatment facility). We can help you apply for the correct…
EA Waste Permit
You will need an EA waste permit if you plan to recycle waste. The Environment Agency (EA) are the regulator responsible for dealing with companies who import and treat waste. A permit allows you to…

Waste Environmental Permit
In order to apply for a waste environmental permit, you will therefore need to know the location of your yard or premises. Permits, however are tied to the piece of land on which you plan…

Transfer Environmental Permit
If you feel the process of applying for a new environmental permit is too onerous. You can apply to transfer environmental permit from an existing company into your company name. You will need to operate…

Dust Management Plan
A dust management plan is required to support some environmental permit applications to the Environment Agency. If you operation includes crushing or grading construction or demolition waste. You are likely to have to submit a…

Car Breakers Permit
In order to obtain a car breakers permit and become an ATF (authorised treatment facility). You will need to apply for an Environmental Permit from the Environment Agency. The process is lengthy and it can…
Waste Yard Review
Some clients require a waste yard review. This can be completed before they commit to applying for an environmental permit. Here at Paul Downing & Associates we can review your waste yard. Paul Downing &…