Service Charge
In-depth regulatory definition and operational context for Service Charge under 2026 mandates.
The DWT Service Charge is a mandatory annual fee required for any organisation that uses the Digital Waste Tracking service. This fee contributes to the maintenance and enforcement of the national system.
Technical Guidance & Context
The fee is applied per legal entity rather than per site. Payment of this charge is a prerequisite for generating Unique Movement References (UMRs) or closing records on the Waste Data Service.
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