Glossary: Document
Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN)
In-depth regulatory definition and operational context for Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) under 2026 mandates.
The legacy paper or PDF document historically used to track hazardous waste movements in the UK.
Technical Guidance & Context
Under the Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) regulations taking full effect in October 2026, the HWCN is being entirely sunsetted and replaced by the Unique Movement Reference (UMR) within the central digital system.
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