The Digital Waste Tracking (Wales) Regulations 2026 create a new mandatory digital reporting framework for waste tracking in Wales. The regulations establish requirements for registration on the digital tracking system, mandatory reporting of waste movements (including collection, transfer, and disposal), and record-keeping obligations for waste producers, carriers, and operators of waste sites. The scope covers various waste streams and establishes the technical requirements for system participation.

Waste management operators, producers of controlled waste, and carriers registered in Wales must ensure they are registered on the digital waste tracking system by the applicable deadline. Businesses should review their current waste documentation processes and integrate digital reporting into their compliance procedures. Penalties may apply for failure to comply with the tracking requirements.