Carriers, brokers and dealers: October 2027
Last checked against GOV.UK 19 Oct 2026. Not legal advice; check your duties with your regulator.
Oct 2027 is a plan, not a legal duty yet. This date comes from a Defra policy paper, and it could change.
“from autumn 2026 – digital waste tracking service to be available to an invited group of waste collectors in increasing numbers (private beta phase)”Source: Developing the digital waste tracking service (GOV.UK)
“from spring 2027 – digital waste tracking service to be available publicly for all waste collectors (public beta phase)”Source: Developing the digital waste tracking service (GOV.UK)
“from October 2027 – digital waste tracking service mandatory for waste collectors”Source: Developing the digital waste tracking service (GOV.UK)
On the spreadsheet route:
“We currently expect it to remain in place until at least October 2027.”Source: Developing the digital waste tracking service (GOV.UK)