Commercial Vehicle & Trailer Permits

Household Waste Sites (HWS) are provided in Herefordshire and Worcestershire for the residents of the two counties to recycle and dispose of their waste. From 30th April 2007 all residents who bring waste to the HWS in either a commercial type vehicle or vehicle towing a braked trailer, or non-braked trailer over 1.3m load length (excluding draw bar) will require a permit issued by Worcestershire County Council.

Worcestershire HUBS and Info in Herefordshire are closed on Bank Holidays. You will be UNABLE to get an emergency permit when these centres are closed. Please ensure you appy for any permits you might need in good time.

The Permit Scheme

Commercial Vehicle and Trailer (CVT) permits, which are FREE, are only available to residents of Herefordshire and Worcestershire who wish to dispose of their HOUSEHOLD waste. Each permit entitles the applicant to one site visit using a commercial type vehicle or trailer as defined below, (see ‘Who needs a permit?’). All permits will be checked and collected by the Recycling Assistant. They will also undertake a visual check to satisfy themselves that the waste is not from a commercial operation, and if the Recycling Assistant thinks it may be commercial waste you will be refused permission to use the site and further enquiries will be made.

Download Permit Application Form  (329.06 KB)

Download Guidance Notes  (515.72 KB)

Renew Your Permit Application Online

To renew your CVT Permit you will need your Individual Application ID Number. This can be found on the top right hand corner of your permit.

Why have permits?

The introduction of a permit scheme will lead to an improvement in the service for legitimate users of the HWS. The permits are intended to help prevent the non-legitimate use of the HWS for the disposal of commercial waste. The sites cannot accept any commercial waste, or any waste carried for commercial gain. Anyone who disposes or recycles this type of waste at the sites is breaking the law and can be liable on summary conviction to a maximum fine of £50,000 and/or 12 months in prison (or to 5 years’ imprisonment and/or an unlimited fine on conviction on indictment) for illegal disposal of waste (Environmental Protection Act 1990, section 33).

Who needs a permit?

Commercial Vehicle and Trailer (CVT) permits are required by owners or drivers of the following types of vehicles;

Any panel van (car derived or other) of any size.

Any pick-up (including single cab, maxi cab and double cab) with or without an enclosed rear top

Any sign written vehicle (excluding hire cars, courtesy cars and taxis).

Any vehicle towing a braked trailer, horsebox or non-braked trailer over 1.3m load length (excluding draw bar)

Any panel van (car derived or other) which is not fully glazed.

Camper vans and motor homes are exempt from the permit scheme.

If you are in any doubt as to whether your vehicle is classed as a commercial vehicle under this scheme, please call us on 0845 607 2007.

If you are using a commercial vehicle (as defined above) to tow a trailer (as defined above) you will only need a permit for the commercial vehicle. For more information on vehicle definitions, please see our separate information leaflet available from the places listed below.

How do I get a permit?

Commercial Vehicle and Trailer (CVT) permits are not issued at the Household Waste Site. You will need to apply in advance of your visit. If you are a resident of Herefordshire or Worcestershire then you can apply to Worcestershire County Council for Commercial Vehicle & Trailer permits. You need to complete the application form (CVTP-AF-01) and send it to Worcestershire County Council at the address detailed on the application form.

Application forms are available from the following places:

• By telephone on 0845 607 2007
• By emailing CVTpermits@worcestershire.gov.uk
• Libraries
• Your local Hub in Worcestershire, or local Info in Herefordshire.
• Download the Permit Application Form  (329.06 KB) here.

Alternatively you can obtain one individual Commercial Vehicle & Trailer permit from your local Hub in Worcestershire or Info in Herefordshire centre. In order to obtain a single permit for immediate use you will be required to complete an application form and produce the required supporting evidence.

What sort of supporting evidence is required?

In order to process your application we also require ONE of the following pieces of information

• Copy of the V5 Vehicle Registration Document (log book).
• Letter from your Employer authorising the use of a company vehicle.

Permits will not be issued without supporting evidence.

What if I hire a van to dispose of my waste?

You will still need to get a permit before you can use the Household Waste Site.

• If you are applying for a permit in advance then complete the application form (CVTPAF- 01) as required and you will be issued with a single permit via the post. You do not need the vehicle registration number, but when you visit the HWS you will be required to hand your permit to the Recycling Assistant together with proof that you have hired the vehicle (i.e. copy of hire contract) before you are allowed to use the site.
• If you hire a vehicle at short notice you can obtain a single permit from your local Hub or Infocentre. To find a Hub in Worcestershire or Info in Herefordshire please call 0845 607 2007. You will then be required to complete the application form (CVTP-AF-01) and you will be issued with a single permit. Upon arrival to the Household Waste Site you will be required to hand your permit to the Recycling Assistant together with proof that you have hired the vehicle (ie. copy of the hire contract) before you are allowed to use the site.

What if I borrow a van or trailer to dispose of my waste?

You will still need to get a permit before you can use the Household Waste Site. Within the application form (CVTP-AF-01) you will need to complete the section about the owner of the vehicle. You will still need to provide the supporting evidence in the form of a letter authorising your use of the vehicle.

What if I run out of permits or change my vehicle?

You will need to fill out another application form and send it to Worcestershire County Council for additional permits. To speed up the processing of your application please use your individual Applicant ID number when re-applying for new permits. Your individual Applicant ID number appears on each permit, and is also shown on the address label that arrives with each sheet of permits.

If you change your vehicle, you will need to send a COPY of your new V5 with your application, or take your new V5 to a hub / info centre where they will validate your permit application.

How many permits do I get?

Permits will normally be issued in batches up to a maximum of 8 if you own your commercial vehicle or trailer (as defined opposite). One individual permit will be issued for hired or borrowed commercial vehicles or trailers (as defined opposite). There is no expiry date for issued permits.

What do I do with my permits?

Upon arrival to the HWS you will need to hand your permit to the Recycling Assistant, who will check the details on the permit and visually inspect your waste. A permit does not entitle you to deposit commercial waste, and if the Recycling Assistant thinks it may be commercial waste you will be refused permission to use the site and further enquiries will be made.

All Commercial Vehicle & Trailer (CVT) Permits are only valid for the vehicle or trailer described, and for the named driver, resident at the specified address. Permits are non-transferable.

NO TRADE WASTE CAN BE ACCEPTED AT HOUSEHOLD WASTE SITES

If you need information on how to dispose of or recycle your commercial or trade waste, please visit the Environment Agency website found at www.wasterecycling.org.uk or call 08708 506506.

Download Permit Application Form  (329.06 KB)
Download Guidance Notes  (515.72 KB)