From October 2026, all permitted waste receiving sites in England, Wales and Northern Ireland must record every load digitally. InfoTech Solutions is ready — here is everything you need to know and provide to get onboarded.
The Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) Service is a UK-wide platform developed by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra), in partnership with the Scottish Government, Welsh Government and DAERA in Northern Ireland. It replaces paper waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment notes with a single digital record of every waste movement, reducing waste crime — estimated to cost the UK economy around £1 billion per year — and supporting the transition to a circular economy.
Phase 1 focuses on waste receiving sites. From October 2026, every site in England, Wales and Northern Ireland holding a permit or licence to receive waste will be legally required to record every load on the DWT service. Scotland follows in January 2027. Phase 2, covering carriers, brokers, dealers and exporters, is scheduled for October 2027.
InfoTech's Waste Management Software submits directly via Defra's Receipt of Waste API. The information below sets out exactly what we need from you to get your site configured and compliant before the deadline.
The following details are required for every site that will be receiving waste. Please gather these before contacting InfoTech Solutions so we can configure your site without delay.
Physical form defaults to Solid. If any waste type needs to be recorded differently — Liquid, Sludge or Gas — the waste type record must be updated with the correct form before submission.
Container type defaults to Loose (highlighted below). If a different container is required for any waste type, it must be configured from the options below before go-live.
These items are only required where applicable to your operation.
A summary of everything InfoTech Solutions requires from you. Download the PDF below to complete and return the signed checklist.
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Defra API code(s) — one per receiving site | Required for every site. |
| EWC codes mapped to each waste type | Must be valid current codes. |
| Haulier carrier registration numbers | Format example: CBDU999 |
| Waste authorisation number | Format example: PPC/A/9999999 |
| Site address(es) | Full physical address per site. |
| Site disposal or recovery code | For example: R1 |
| Non-default physical forms (if any) | Default is Solid — only needed if different. |
| Non-default container types (if any) | Default is Loose — only needed if different. |
| HAZ codes (if handling hazardous waste) | e.g. HP_1, HP_3, HP_6 |
| Waste types containing POPs (if any) | Flag required on each relevant waste type. |
Download the full InfoTech Solutions requirements document, gather your site information, and contact your account manager to begin the onboarding process ahead of the October 2026 deadline.