The licence belonged to Arron Dixon, who was convicted at Swansea Magistrates’ Court on 2 April 2026 for a fly-tipping offence under Section 22 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. The prosecution was brought by Neath Port Talbot Council.
Ed Davies, Waste Team Leader at NRW, commented: “Our investigation identified a number of serious compliance failures, including operating without a valid waste carrier registration and failing to provide the documentation needed to demonstrate that waste had been managed correctly.
“We will not tolerate those who seek to profit by breaking the law.
“Where operators fail to meet the standards required of them and undermine responsible businesses operating within the waste industry, we will take robust enforcement action.”
Waste carrier licence revoked
Following the conviction, NRW launched its own regulatory investigation to assess whether Dixon remained a fit and proper person to continue holding a waste carrier licence.
As part of the investigation, Dixon was invited to attend an interview under caution, where he was given the opportunity to explain his actions and provide evidence to demonstrate his suitability to continue operating.
However, NRW said its investigation uncovered a number of compliance failings. Officers found that Dixon had continued to advertise and carry out waste-related activities after his waste carrier registration expired in October 2024.
Investigators also found he had been operating without a valid waste carrier licence and was unable to provide waste transfer notes, which are required under Duty of Care legislation to show waste has been managed lawfully.
After reviewing the evidence, NRW concluded that Dixon was not a fit and proper person to hold a waste carrier licence and revoked it with immediate effect.
As a result, Dixon can no longer legally collect, transport or dispose of controlled waste and must cease all waste-related business activities immediately.
NRW said he will not be eligible to apply for a new waste carrier licence until at least 12 months after the date of his conviction.
Davies added: “Waste carrier licences are in place to protect the environment, communities and legitimate businesses by ensuring waste is collected, transported and disposed of responsibly and in accordance with the law.”
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