What is digital waste tracking?
Last checked against GOV.UK 19 Oct 2026. Not legal advice; check your duties with your regulator.
Who must report now
“If you are licensed or permitted to receive controlled waste, you will need to enter details of every load you receive using the ‘Report receipt of waste’ service.”Source: Digital waste tracking: check if you need to report the waste you receive (GOV.UK)
“If you receive waste in England or Wales, you must use the service from 1 October 2026.”Source: Digital waste tracking: check if you need to report the waste you receive (GOV.UK)
How fast
“You must submit records within 2 working days (excluding weekends and bank holidays), starting on the day after you receive the waste.”Source: Digital waste tracking: check if you need to report the waste you receive (GOV.UK)
Paper notes carry on for now
“This means you must continue to complete waste transfer notes, Annex VII forms and hazardous waste consignment notes (where required).”Source: Digital waste tracking: check if you need to report the waste you receive (GOV.UK)