Digital waste tracking service
Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
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We plan to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking across the UK, as we committed to in the Resources and Waste Strategy for England.
This paper outlines our visions and mission, as well as the key strategies the service will contribute to. It also looks at the benefits of the change, how the service is being developed, and the expected delivery timelines.
Last updated 21 October 2023 + show all updates
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Updated to reflect that mandatory digital waste tracking will be introduced from April 2025.
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First published.
Update history
2025-07-10 10:00
Update to the digital waste tracking implementation policy. This includes 1) the service that will be introduced 2) who will need to comply with mandatory digital waste tracking requirements and when.
2025-02-21 11:58
Removed ‘mandatory’ from ‘digital waste tracking will be introduced/come into force from April 2026.’
2025-02-06 15:45
Mandatory digital waste tracking will now come into force from April 2026.
2023-10-21 00:15
Updated to reflect that mandatory digital waste tracking will be introduced from April 2025.
2022-04-25 09:30
First published.