Northern Ireland Environment Minister MLA has launched
a new digital online service for waste management application
services which includes provision for Waste Management Licenses,
Waste Management Exemptions and Greenfield Soil Registrations.
Applicants for all activities involving the treatment, keeping,
or disposal of waste will now be able to apply online for
associated authorisations. This online service through the DAERA
website will remove the need for paper application forms and
payment by cheque.
Launching the new online platform Minister Poots said:
“An authorisation to manage waste operations is
vital in enabling our objective of achieving a compliant crime
free waste sector and by helping to protect our
environment.
“My Department processes close to 1200 waste management
applications each year and I am delighted to see this transition
to a digital transformation of this service. Paper
applications will become a thing of the past. This fully
integrated process will allow you to apply easily for a waste
authorisation, make payment and allow you to track the progress
of your application.
“Given the restrictions on some activities during the
COVID-19 pandemic, increasing access to online services, such as
this, is even more critical to ensure my Department can continue
to deliver for the people of Northern Ireland. Delivery of this
service to customers in a more efficient and straightforward way
is a great step forward.”
The various waste authorisation online services will be available
on the DAERA website at their relevant sections that include
guidance and instructions: https://www.daera-ni.gov.uk/topics/waste/authorisations
To use the online waste management application process you will
need a user name and password for the Government Gateway, which
will be provided via email when you register for the first time.
The services include provision for postcode and companies house
lookups, digital maps and up-loading supporting documents e.g.
consent & proof of ownership documentation.
