Free Digital Waste Tracking Spreadsheet Checker

Our free digital waste tracking spreadsheet checker reviews your Receipt of Waste spreadsheet line by line before you send it to Defra. It flags missing EWC codes, absent disposal or recovery codes, weight problems and hazardous waste gaps so your submission goes through first time.

How the Digital Waste Tracking Spreadsheet Checker Works

If you're using Defra's Receipt of Waste spreadsheet to report loads, one small mistake can mean a rejected submission and a missed deadline. Our free digital waste tracking spreadsheet checker finds problems before you send it.

  1. 01

    Choose your file

    the completed Defra spreadsheet in .xlsx or .csv format.

  2. 02

    The checker reviews every row

    for common errors.

  3. 03

    You get a line-by-line report

    showing what's wrong and how to fix it, plus a summary of how many rows are ready.

Common Errors It Catches

Missing or invalid EWC codes

codes that aren't 6 digits or don't exist in the List of Wastes

Missing disposal or recovery codes

every EWC code needs at least one

Missing or invalid weights

blank, zero or non-numeric quantities

Hazardous codes without consignment details

a hazardous EWC code (*) with no consignment note code or reason

Missing POPs information

where it's needed

Missing receiving site address or postcode

Dates in the wrong format

or in the future

Duplicate rows

The checker gives guidance, not a guarantee. Defra's own validation is final.

Your Data Stays Private

Your spreadsheet is checked in your browser. The file isn't uploaded to our servers, and we don't see or store your data. Close the page and it's gone.

Ready to Stop Using Spreadsheets?

Defra's spreadsheet route is temporary, expected to remain only until at least October 2027. After that, you'll need software that submits through the Receipt of Waste API.

Our bespoke apps capture each load once at the gate or in the cab, validate it automatically and submit it to Defra for you. No spreadsheets, no re-keying, no rejected uploads.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, and you don't need an account.

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