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How to Prepare Your Waste Business for DEFRA's Digital Waste Tracking Mandate

DEFRA's digital waste tracking mandate lands in phases, with receiving sites first in 2026 and carriers following in 2027. Waiting until the deadline is the expensive way to do it. This guide walks through the timeline, works out where your business fits, and lays out the practical steps — reviewing your records, weighing up API versus spreadsheet, training your team — so the switch is smooth rather than scrambled.