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# WasteLog UK — Side-by-Side Statutory Comparison Hub

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## [DEFRA Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (Oct 2026 / Oct 2027) vs Legacy Paper Waste Transfer Notes](https://wastelog.uk/compare/defra-digital-waste-tracking-october-2026-vs-paper-wtns)
- **Direct Answer:** Under Section 55 of the Environment Act 2021, DEFRA Mandatory Digital Waste Tracking enters force in October 2026 for permitted and licensed waste receiving sites and expands in April/October 2027 to all registered waste carriers, brokers, dealers, and commercial waste producers—replacing paper Waste Transfer Notes (2-year retention) and Consignment Notes (3-year retention) with real-time API/CSV submission carrying a £300 Fixed Penalty Notice and £118/hr Environment Agency Fee for Intervention for breaches.
- **Statutory Basis:** Environment Act 2021 s.55 · Environmental Protection Act 1990 s.34 · Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 reg.35

## [Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN) vs Standard Waste Transfer Note (WTN)](https://wastelog.uk/compare/hazardous-waste-consignment-note-hwcn-62-section-62-epa-1990-vs-standard-waste-transfer-note-wtn)
- **Direct Answer:** Environmental Protection Act 1990 § 34 and Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005 strictly distinguish non-hazardous transfers from hazardous movements: HWCNs require six-digit EWC classification, consignment codes, quarterly consignee returns, and a mandatory 3-year statutory audit retention period.
- **Statutory Basis:** Environmental Protection Act 1990 § 34 & Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 (SI 2005/894)