What will be submitted?
For the full list of mandatory and optional fields as set out by DEFRA, please visit https://defra.github.io/waste-tracking-service/production/receipt-data-definitions/
There will be one unified process for both hazardous and non-hazardous waste. In phase 1, the submitted data will include:
- Who handled the waste (carrier of the waste), including their waste carrier registration number and VRN.
- Where it ended up (receiver of the waste). The receiver is responsible for reporting every receipt of waste.
It will also include:
- The date the waste was received.
- The mode of transport used. In phase 1, this must be set as 'Road' and a VRN provided.
- Waste description, including physical form, hazardous properties and POPs (see below).
POPs
Once your Fred System has been upgraded, there will be a new option on Stock Items to confirm whether the waste you are receiving contains POPs. POPs (Persistent Organic Pollutants) are chemical substances that do not break down in the environment. They are a danger to human health and the environment. You must record details of each POP concentration in mg per kg against the Stock Item.
You are responsible under your Waste Duty of Care to know if your waste material contains POPs as you must provide an accurate description of your waste. If you are not sure you can
- visit the government website for guidance on handling and processing waste containing POPs - https://www.gov.uk/guidance/identify-and-classify-waste-containing-persistent-organic-pollutants-pops
- ask the supplier or manufacturer of the material
- test the material yourself to find out the concentration of any POPs in it
- get the material analysed by a laboratory
Fred Support cannot advise on whether your waste contains POPs and all queries on this must be directed to the relevant government helpline.
Click here to see an example of a DWT submissions form and the data included.
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