Digital Waste Tracking for Hazardous Waste Made Easy
Digital waste tracking for hazardous waste doesn't have to mean more paperwork. Hazardous waste carriers already work to consignment notes, and digital waste tracking adds hazardous properties, POPs and consignment codes to every receipt. We build a bespoke app around how your business works, so every job, weight and signature is captured once, digital waste transfer notes are sent automatically and your Defra records are submitted on time.
How Digital Waste Tracking for Hazardous Waste Works
Digital waste tracking for hazardous waste means reporting what your site or vehicle receives to Defra, on top of the consignment notes hazardous waste carriers already use. Each receipt is logged with its EWC code, hazardous properties and consignment code, then submitted through Defra's Receipt of Waste API within the reporting deadline.
A bespoke app captures this detail at the point of receipt or collection, so your team enters it once and it flows through to your consignment records, digital waste transfer note and Defra record together.
Consignment Codes Flow Straight Into Defra Records
Hazardous waste carriers already work to consignment note codes that identify the producer, carrier and receiver for each movement. The app links the consignment code to the same digital record used for Defra reporting, so staff aren't re-keying the same information into two systems.
Hazardous Components and POPs Details
Hazardous waste records need more detail than non-hazardous waste, including hazardous components, HP codes and, where relevant, persistent organic pollutants (POPs). The app gives drivers and office staff structured fields for this detail, reducing the risk of missing or incorrect information on the record.
ADR, Containers and Labelling
Transporting hazardous waste by road usually falls under ADR rules for dangerous goods, covering container type, labelling and documentation carried with the load. We build fields into the driver app to confirm containers and labelling are correct before a job is marked complete, alongside photo evidence.
When Hazardous Waste Carriers Must Comply
If you receive hazardous waste at a permitted site, including a transfer station holding waste in quarantine before onward movement, you fall under Phase 1, mandatory from 1 October 2026 in England and Wales and 1 January 2027 in Scotland and Northern Ireland. If you operate mainly as a carrier or broker moving hazardous waste between producer premises and treatment sites, you're more likely to fall under Phase 2, planned for October 2027.
EWC Codes and Records for Hazardous Waste Carriers
Hazardous waste is identified in the List of Wastes by an asterisk (*) against the EWC code, which means specific handling, labelling and consignment requirements apply. Examples include waste from chemical processes, used oils and waste from waste treatment facilities, but the exact code must always be confirmed against the current List of Wastes for the specific waste stream.
| EWC Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 13 02 05* | Mineral-based non-chlorinated engine, gear and lubricating oils |
| 16 06 01* | Lead batteries |
| 17 06 05* | Construction materials containing asbestos |
A Bespoke App for Hazardous Waste Carriers
Hazardous waste businesses vary widely, from a single tanker collecting used oil to a multi-site operation handling several hazardous waste streams. We build the app around your actual permits, vehicles and consignment processes, rather than a generic hazardous waste module.
From Paper to Digital Without the Headache
Moving from paper consignment notes to a digital system is a sensitive change when the records matter this much. We set the system up for you and train office and drivers, so the switch happens without gaps in your compliance record.
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