Help Centre

Guides, tutorials, and support to help you manage your digital waste tracking compliance.

How do I register for digital waste tracking?

Register your organisation in four simple steps. The process takes less than two minutes and gives you immediate access to your Operations Dashboard.

  1. 1

    Create your Account

    Click the Join Wasters button in the top right corner. Enter your work email address and create a secure password.

  2. 2

    Select your Role

    Choose the primary function of your organisation:

    • Producer (You create waste)
    • Carrier (You transport waste)
    • Receiver (You treat/dispose waste)
    • Broker/Dealer
  3. 3

    Company Details

    Enter your official company name and SIC code. If you have multiple sites, you can add them later from your dashboard.

  4. 4

    You're Ready!

    Once registered, you'll be directed to your Master Operations Dashboard where you can immediately start adding drivers, vehicles, or creating waste records.

Common Questions

Do I need digital waste tracking for 2026?+

Digital waste tracking becomes mandatory for permitted waste receiving sites in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland on 1 October 2026 (January 2027 in Scotland). For waste carriers, brokers, dealers, exporters, and producers (Phase 2), the mandatory requirement begins in October 2027. Traditional paper-based Waste Transfer Notes and Consignment Notes remain required for transit until Phase 2 is fully implemented.

What roles can I register as on Wasters.io?+

You can register as a Producer (you create waste), Carrier (you transport waste), Receiver (you treat or dispose of waste), or Broker/Dealer (you arrange waste movements on behalf of others). Many organisations operate across multiple roles and can manage all of them from a single dashboard.

What happens if I don't comply with digital waste tracking?+

Non-compliance carries serious consequences including vehicle seizure, on-the-spot fines, and operational stoppages. Receiving sites are legally barred from accepting untracked loads. Directors can be held personally liable for systemic non-compliance under the Environment Act 2021.

Is Wasters compatible with the DEFRA system?+

Yes. Wasters is designed to integrate with DEFRA's central Digital Waste Tracking Service via their API. When you create a waste movement on our platform, the data is formatted and submitted to the official government system, ensuring full regulatory compliance.