Since 1 October 2026, sites that receive waste in England or Wales must report it to the government's Report receipt of waste service. Waste carriers, brokers and dealers come later, on planned dates. (GOV.UK: who must report; GOV.UK: developing the service)
This guide is not legal advice. It gives only the dates GOV.UK publishes.
Receiving sites: now
If you receive waste in England or Wales, you must use the service from 1 October 2026. This applies to permitted or licensed organisations receiving controlled waste, including permitted operations, installations and mobile plant, and permitted sites where the waste was produced. (GOV.UK: who must report)
Records are due within 2 working days, starting the day after the waste is received, not counting weekends and bank holidays. They include movement, carrier and receiver details, waste codes, recovery or disposal codes, and extra data for hazardous waste and persistent organic pollutants. (GOV.UK: who must report)
There are exceptions, including household waste recycling centres. Check the GOV.UK page for the details. (GOV.UK: who must report)
Scotland and Northern Ireland are planned to follow from January 2027. (GOV.UK: developing the service)
Paper notes carry on
You must still complete waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment notes where they are needed. (GOV.UK: who must report)
Waste carriers: planned dates
Phase two of the service is for waste carriers, brokers and dealers. GOV.UK gives these planned dates for waste collectors: (GOV.UK: developing the service)
- Autumn 2026: private beta for an invited group
- Spring 2027: public beta for all waste collectors
- October 2027: mandatory for waste collectors
GOV.UK says these dates are planned. No exact day in October 2027 has been published. Check the page before relying on them.
How receiving sites can report
A receiving site can use the government service or software that sends records through its API. Software providers must show their software can handle the test scenarios Defra publishes. (GOV.UK: choose a software provider)
Clear Waste Route (CWR), from Clear Waste Route Ltd, is listed on GOV.UK as a software provider for reporting receipt of waste. GOV.UK says listed providers have self-certified, the list is not exhaustive, and you are responsible for choosing software that meets your needs. (GOV.UK: choose a software provider)
Sources
Checked 1 November 2026.
Paper notes still apply, and CWR Micro lets registered waste carriers do them on their phone. Try Pro free for 14 days.