Is this free HWCN generator really free?

Yes. The generator is free to use without an account. The PDF is instantly downloaded in your browser and a copy is emailed to the address you provide. Heavy users may prefer a paid WTNcloud plan for saved customers, offline use, customer pre-fill, and consignment-code uniqueness against your producer history.

Is the generated HWCN legally compliant?

The PDF follows Schedule 4 of the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/894) for England and the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (WSI 2005/1806) for Wales. Parts A–D are completed by the consignor; Part E is left blank for the receiving facility to complete on receipt of the waste. The statutory consignor's certificate text and waste-hierarchy declaration are included verbatim.

Which countries does this support?

England and Wales today. Scotland (SWCN) and Northern Ireland have separate regulator-issued consignment-code regimes (SEPA and NIEA respectively) that need a different workflow — those land in a future release.

How is the consignment code generated?

England codes follow the producer-generated XXXXXX/YYYYY format from SI 2005/894 (the first six characters come from your company name, padded with Q if shorter; the suffix is a five-character code). Wales registered premises use AAAnnn/XXXXX with your NRW-issued premises code as the prefix. Wales exempt producers (below the 500 kg/12-month threshold) get an EXE/XXXXXXXX code.

Where is the EWC code list from?

The picker filters the European Waste Catalogue (List of Wastes) to the hazardous (asterisked) entries only. We're expanding the dataset to the full ~400-entry hazardous subset; in the meantime the most common waste streams are covered.

Do I need to assign HP (hazard property) codes?

Yes — at least one HP code (HP1–HP15 + POP) is required for any HWCN. The form pre-populates suggested HP codes for common EWC streams (e.g. HP3 + HP14 for used engine oil) sourced from WM3 v1.2 worked examples, but you must confirm them against your waste's actual composition. Suggestions are surfaced as recommendations, never auto-applied.

How long do I need to retain the HWCN?

Three years from collection in both England and Wales. The PDF footer includes a retention reminder and the relevant statute citation.

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Free Hazardous Waste Consignment Note Generator

EA & NRW compliant Schedule 4 layout for England and Wales. No account, instant download, emailed copy. Parts A–D in your hands; Part E left blank for the receiving facility.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this free HWCN generator really free?: Yes. The generator is free to use without an account. The PDF is instantly downloaded in your browser and a copy is emailed to the address you provide. Heavy users may prefer a paid WTNcloud plan for saved customers, offline use, customer pre-fill, and consignment-code uniqueness against your producer history.
Is the generated HWCN legally compliant?: The PDF follows Schedule 4 of the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/894) for England and the Hazardous Waste (Wales) Regulations 2005 (WSI 2005/1806) for Wales. Parts A–D are completed by the consignor; Part E is left blank for the receiving facility to complete on receipt of the waste. The statutory consignor's certificate text and waste-hierarchy declaration are included verbatim.
Which countries does this support?: England and Wales today. Scotland (SWCN) and Northern Ireland have separate regulator-issued consignment-code regimes (SEPA and NIEA respectively) that need a different workflow — those land in a future release.
How is the consignment code generated?: England codes follow the producer-generated XXXXXX/YYYYY format from SI 2005/894 (the first six characters come from your company name, padded with Q if shorter; the suffix is a five-character code). Wales registered premises use AAAnnn/XXXXX with your NRW-issued premises code as the prefix. Wales exempt producers (below the 500 kg/12-month threshold) get an EXE/XXXXXXXX code.
Where is the EWC code list from?: The picker filters the European Waste Catalogue (List of Wastes) to the hazardous (asterisked) entries only. We're expanding the dataset to the full ~400-entry hazardous subset; in the meantime the most common waste streams are covered.
Do I need to assign HP (hazard property) codes?: Yes — at least one HP code (HP1–HP15 + POP) is required for any HWCN. The form pre-populates suggested HP codes for common EWC streams (e.g. HP3 + HP14 for used engine oil) sourced from WM3 v1.2 worked examples, but you must confirm them against your waste's actual composition. Suggestions are surfaced as recommendations, never auto-applied.
How long do I need to retain the HWCN?: Three years from collection in both England and Wales. The PDF footer includes a retention reminder and the relevant statute citation.

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