Policy paper

Digital waste tracking service

Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.

From:
Environment Agency and Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
Published
25 April 2022
Last updated
216 OctoberFebruary 20232025 — See all updates

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Mandatory digital waste tracking

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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.

Updates to this page

Published 25 April 2022
Last updated 216 OctoberFebruary 2023 2025 + show all updates

  1. Mandatory digital waste tracking will now come into force from April 2026.

  2. Updated to reflect that mandatory digital waste tracking will be introduced from April 2025.

  4. First published.

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