Every Digital Waste Tracking submission needs data about four things: the producer, the carrier, the receiver, and the waste itself. Here’s the quick checklist, and where each field lives in WasteBolt. Need the exact Defra field codes and formats instead — consignment codes, container types, hazard component sources? See What Information Do I Need for DWT? for the full technical reference.

The Four Parts of a Submission

  • Producer — who created the waste
  • Carrier — who transported it
  • Receiver / Consignee — who took delivery
  • Waste details — what it was, how much

Required Fields

These fields must be present for a record to submit successfully — miss one and it shows as an Error on the DWT page instead.

  • Producer name, address & postcode
  • Carrier name & waste carrier registration/licence number
  • Vehicle registration
  • Receiver (consignee) name, address, postcode & email
  • Receiver permit or exemption number
  • EWC (European Waste Catalogue) code
  • Waste description
  • Net weight
  • Date of transfer

Optional / Situational Fields

These aren’t needed on every submission, but apply depending on your waste type or process:

  • Physical form of the waste (solid, liquid, sludge, gas)
  • Hazard codes / hazardous properties (hazardous waste only)
  • Container type and quantity
  • Your own reference or ticket number
  • Special handling requirements / instructions

Cut the Re-Typing With Pick Lists

Most of these fields — carrier licence numbers, receiver permits, EWC codes — don’t change between WTNs for the same customer or waste stream. Set them up once in your Customer and Waste Types pick lists (or a Quick-Fill Template if you’re importing from a weighbridge) and WasteBolt fills them in automatically every time, so you’re really only entering weight, vehicle and date per load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need an EWC code for every waste type?

Yes — every DWT submission requires an EWC code, since it’s what regulators use to classify the waste stream. WasteBolt Import Templates can assign this automatically for recurring waste types.

What if I don’t know the receiver’s permit number?

Add it once to that consignee’s entry in your Customer pick list and it will be pulled in automatically on every future WTN with that receiver — you only need to look it up the first time.

Is hazardous waste information different?

Hazardous waste needs the same core fields plus hazard codes and, where applicable, a consignment note code. WasteBolt’s WTN form shows these extra fields automatically when a hazardous EWC code is selected.

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