DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking
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New DEFRA digital waste tracking requirements are changing how waste businesses record and report waste movements. Is your business ready?
Quick Consign makes digital waste management simpler. Our cloud-based platform brings waste tracking, digital consignment notes, reporting and operational management together, helping you reduce paperwork, save valuable time, keep your records organised and compliance.
Quick Consign One, Pro and WMP are listed on the Government’s compatible software provider list for Digital Waste Tracking, subject to the specific production approval test exemptions shown for these products.
Make compliance simpler with Quick Consign.
What does DEFRA’s new Digital Waste Tracking legislation mean for your business?
The Government’s Digital Waste Tracking programme is introducing a more consistent way to record and track waste movements.
Since 1st October 2026, permitted or licensed sites receiving controlled waste in England and Wales must report waste receipts through the Government’s Report Receipt of Waste service. Records need to be submitted within two working days of receiving a load.
The challenge? Keeping up with compliance without adding unnecessary administration to an already busy operation.
That’s where Quick Consign can help.
One simple system. Less paperwork. Greater control.
Managing waste compliance shouldn’t mean juggling paperwork, spreadsheets and separate systems. Quick Consign helps bring your waste management processes together in one easy-to-use digital platform, giving your team the tools to manage records, track waste movements and access important information when they need it.
Work faster with digital waste records
Create and manage digital waste consignment notes without the delays of manual paperwork. Reduce repetitive administration and help your team keep waste information organised.
Keep important information at your fingertips
Access your records through a secure, cloud-based system. Quickly find documentation, review waste movements and respond to customer queries without searching through filing cabinets or archived paperwork.
Improve visibility across your operation
Follow waste movements through collection, storage, treatment and disposal. Digital records, signatures and timestamps provide a clearer history of transactions and help you maintain an organised audit trail.
Make reporting easier
Generate Environment Agency returns, customer summaries and operational reports from your waste management data. Spend less time compiling information manually and more time running your business.
Build a more efficient operation
From waste tracking and consignment notes to logistics, invoicing and performance reporting, Quick Consign helps reduce the administrative burden across your business.
Less time on paperwork means more time for your customers, your team and your next job.
Quick Consign and DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking
Choosing software that supports the new reporting requirements is an important step towards a more efficient waste management operation.
Quick Consign One, Pro and WMP appear on DEFRA’s published list of compatible software providers for Digital Waste Tracking. The Government’s listing identifies certain production approval test exemptions, so it’s important to confirm the relevant scope for your operation and waste streams.
With Quick Consign, you can bring digital waste tracking into a wider system designed around the day-to-day needs of waste businesses.
Rather than treating compliance as another standalone task, you can benefit from a connected approach to managing your waste data and operational processes.
Is your business ready?
If you operate a permitted or licensed waste-receiving site, review your reporting responsibilities and make sure your software supports the waste movements you handle.
If you’re a waste carrier or another business in the waste chain, investing in digital processes now can help streamline your existing documentation and prepare your operation for future changes.
Not sure which requirements apply to you? Our team can help you explore the right Quick Consign solution for your business.
Find the right Quick Consign solution
Whether you’re looking for a straightforward way to manage consignment notes or a complete system for a larger waste operation, Quick Consign has options to suit different business needs.
Straightforward digital waste management.
Ideal for waste carriers and operations looking to move away from paper-based processes.
- Digital hazardous and non-hazardous waste consignment notes
- Waste tracking and record management
- Reporting and compliance support
- A starting point for digital waste management
More control over your day-to-day operations.
For businesses that need the benefits of digital waste management alongside additional operational and financial tools.
- Core Quick Consign One functionality
- Invoicing and financial tools
- Timesheets and job sheets
- Additional reporting and operational control
- Certificates of destruction
- Waste (ADR) labels
Comprehensive management for complex waste operations.
Designed for larger sites and multi-site businesses that need wider visibility and control.
- Extended waste management functionality
- Storage and treatment processes
- Comprehensive reporting capabilities
- Greater oversight across your waste operatio
- Enquiries and Quotes
Whichever solution you choose, the aim is the same: less administration, better visibility and a more efficient way to manage waste.
Make digital waste tracking work for you
New reporting requirements don’t have to mean more paperwork.
With the right software, you can turn a regulatory change into an opportunity to improve your processes, reduce administrative costs and gain greater control over your operation.
Quick Consign brings together the tools you need to manage waste more efficiently, from digital consignment notes and tracking to reporting and wider business management.
Ready to simplify your waste management?
Book a demonstration today and discover how Quick Consign can help your business work smarter, keep records organised and manage digital waste tracking more efficiently.
What is DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking?
Digital Waste Tracking is the Government’s programme for creating a more consistent digital record of waste movements. Its first mandatory phase requires permitted or licensed waste-receiving sites in England and Wales to report controlled waste receipts through the Report Receipt of Waste service from 1 October 2026.
Is Quick Consign compatible with DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking?
Quick Consign One, Pro and WMP are included on DEFRA’s published list of compatible software products. The listing identifies exemptions for certain production approval test scenarios, so businesses should confirm that their chosen product supports their specific waste streams and reporting requirements.
Who needs to use the Report Receipt of Waste service?
The first mandatory phase applies to organisations licensed or permitted to receive controlled waste in England and Wales, subject to the relevant rules and exemptions. Check the latest Government guidance to establish whether your site is in scope.
How quickly must waste receipts be reported?
For affected sites in England and Wales, waste receipt information needs to be submitted within two working days, starting on the day after the waste is received. Specific rules apply to certain waste movements.
Does digital waste tracking replace waste transfer notes?
No. Digital waste tracking does not automatically replace existing waste transfer notes, hazardous waste consignment notes or other applicable documentation requirements. Businesses must continue to meet their relevant obligations.
Can Quick Consign help reduce administration?
Yes. Quick Consign provides digital waste documentation, cloud-based records, tracking and reporting tools that help reduce reliance on paper and manual processes. With our EA report tool, what would have taken companies an extensive amount of time, now only takes minutes.
Which Quick Consign package is right for my business?
Quick Consign One is designed for straightforward digital waste management, Pro adds operational and financial functionality, and WMP offers broader capabilities for larger or more complex waste operations. Book a demo to discuss your requirements and confirm the appropriate Digital Waste Tracking functionality.
Where can I find the official DEFRA guidance?
Visit GOV.UK for the latest guidance on choosing compatible Report Receipt of Waste software and checking whether you need to report the waste you receive.