DWTS vs paper waste transfer notes
What actually changes when the Digital Waste Tracking Service replaces the paper Waste Transfer Note — and what stays exactly the same.
The paper Waste Transfer Note (WTN) has recorded waste movements for decades. The Digital Waste Tracking Service replaces it with a single electronic record. Here is what changes in practice.
What the paper WTN did
A WTN recorded who transferred what waste to whom, when, and where it went — the core of waste duty of care. It was slow, easy to lose, and impossible to analyse at scale.
What DWTS changes
DWTS captures the same movement information digitally, in one national system, in real time. It becomes mandatory (not optional), it’s harder to lose or fake, and it makes the whole chain auditable end to end.
What stays the same
Your WEEE duties, your need for data-destruction certificates, and your duty of care all remain. DWTS digitises the movement record — it does not remove any of your other obligations.
Frequently asked questions
Does DWTS replace the waste transfer note?
Yes, for recording movements — DWTS replaces the paper WTN with a mandatory digital record from October 2026 for receiving sites.
Do we still need WEEE evidence?
Yes. DWTS covers the movement; WEEE evidence notes and data-destruction certificates are still required.
Is DWTS harder than paper?
With the right software it’s easier — WipeTrail generates the digital record from your normal workflow, so there’s no separate form to fill in.
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