Digital Waste Tracking
Readiness Checker
Answer 8 questions about your current waste practices and get a readiness score for the Digital Waste Tracking mandate — mandatory from 1 October 2026.
Do you currently log waste movements digitally (not paper)?
DWT mandates a digital record for every movement from 1 October 2026.
Do you record waste type (EWC code) for every collection?
The WTN must include an EWC code for each waste stream collected.
Do you record the weight of waste for every movement?
Digital WTNs require estimated or actual weight in kg or tonnes.
Do you verify waste carriers hold a valid EA upper-tier registration before they collect?
Duty of care under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 requires producer verification.
Do you record the receiving/treatment facility for each movement?
DWT requires destination as well as origin to be logged.
Do you retain Waste Transfer Notes for at least 2 years?
Duty of care requires WTNs to be kept for a minimum of 2 years.
Do your site teams have a mobile-accessible method to log waste on site?
DWT logging needs to happen at the point of collection — not back in the office.
Do you produce waste performance reports for projects or clients?
BREEAM and ESG reporting increasingly require auditable waste data.