Guides
Guides for scrap yards.
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Digital Waste Tracking: who reports, and when
Who must report from October 2026, what to enter, the deadline, Defra’s charge and the paperwork that continues. Covers permitted yards in England and Wales.
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Using Defra’s Digital Waste Tracking spreadsheet
Enter the loads and waste items, upload the file and check the result. Based on a fresh inspection of Defra’s template.
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Scrap Metal Dealers Act 2013: ID, payment and records
Check supplier ID before receipt, use permitted payment methods and keep linked records for three years. For England and Wales; the disposal checklist covers site licences.
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