Licenses & Regulatory Compliance
Orca Recycling operates with full environmental compliance.
We hold all the necessary permits to carry out specialist commercial recycling, ensuring our services meet UK waste regulations and best practices
Licenses Held
T1
Cleaning or coating waste materials
Allows washing, spraying, or treating recyclables before reuse.
T2
Textile Recovery
Processing and recovering waste fabrics and clothing.
T4
Preparatory Treatments
Baling, sorting, shredding, or compacting waste materials.
T5
Screening & Blending
Combining or separating wastes for easier processing.
T8
Tyre Treatment
Mechanical shredding and recycling of end-of-life tyres.
T9
Scrap Metal Recovery
Sorting and reclaiming ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
T10
Mixed Waste Sorting
Manual or mechanical separation of co-mingled materials.
T11
WEEE Repair & Refurbishment
Restoring electronics and electricals for reuse.
T12
Manual Treatment
Non-mechanical processing (sorting, checking, etc).
T28
Controlled Drug Denaturing
Safe handling of pharmaceuticals before incineration.
D6
Disposal by Incineration
Licensed to incinerate waste when required.
Why are licenses important?
They ensure our practices are safe, legal, and traceable.
Are these licenses updated regularly?
Yes, all licenses are kept current and monitored through our compliance team.
Can I request proof of licensing?
Absolutely. We’re happy to share documentation with our clients.
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