UK Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking
for 2026 Compliance

Transition to digital WTNs before the Oct 2026 deadline. DEFRA-ready tracking for Receivers & Carriers.

Official Participant: DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking API Beta Pilot Group

Beat the Weighbridge Deadlock with Real-time Waste Tracking.

Starting October 2026, receiving sites won't just ask for paperwork—they’ll require a Digital ID. Use our Compliance Audit to find gaps in your manual records before they turn into Environment Act 2021 issues and ensure you are ready for Defra Digital Waste Tracking mandates.

How The Wasters Platform Works

A seamless, automated workflow designed to replace paper trails and manual data entry across the waste management lifecycle.

Generate Digital Notes

Producers create smart, compliant Digital Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs) or Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs) in a few clicks.

Track on the Move

Carriers collect digital signatures seamlessly on mobile devices. The digital record travels securely with the load to the destination.

Submit & Retain

Receiving sites confirm the load at the gate. The system instantly submits the record to the Defra Digital Waste Tracking Service registry.

Digital Waste Tracking for the Entire Supply Chain

Our platform connects every stakeholder. From the moment waste is produced until its final treatment, ensuring strict compliance with Defra tracking mandates.

Waste Producers

Generate compliant Digital Waste Transfer Notes in seconds. Keep a complete, audit-ready record of all outbound waste directly from your site.

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Waste Carriers

Empower drivers with an easy-to-use mobile web app. Collect digital signatures on the move and submit records instantly from the cab.

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Waste Receivers

Make instant, defensible accept or reject decisions at the weighbridge. Automate your mandatory Defra tracking submissions seamlessly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about the transition to mandatory digital waste tracking in the UK.

Any business producing, carrying, keeping, treating, or disposing of waste in the UK will be required to use the new digital system. This replaces the traditional paper-based Waste Transfer Notes (WTNs) and Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCNs).

The Defra mandates are scheduled to take effect in April 2026. From this date, all qualifying waste movements must be digitally recorded in real-time. Early adoption and testing are highly recommended to ensure your operations aren't disrupted.

No. Once the system is fully mandated, the central digital service will serve as the legal record for all waste movements, eliminating the requirement to retain paper copies for 2 to 3 years.

Wasters is a leading UK provider of digital waste tracking solutions, supporting businesses through the 2026 and 2027 Defra mandates. Our platform streamlines the creation of digital waste transfer notes, hazardous waste records, and mandatory reporting for the Circular Economy.