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Waste compliance for developers
Technical deep-dives on UK waste regulations, DEFRA's digital waste tracking mandate, and building compliance into your software with the WasteCheck API.
What Is a Digital Waste Transfer Note and How Do I Generate One?
A Waste Transfer Note is the legal document required every time controlled waste changes hands. Here's what it must contain and how to generate one via API.
Is There an API for EWC Code Classification?
Yes. WasteCheck's classify-waste endpoint uses AI to map plain-English waste descriptions to the correct European Waste Catalogue codes.
How Do I Check If a Waste Carrier's Registration Has Expired?
Use the WasteCheck API to check carrier registration expiry, get days-until-expiry, and receive automatic flags before registrations lapse.
What EWC Code Applies to Plasterboard?
Plasterboard from construction falls under EWC code 17 08 02. Here's how to find the right code for your specific waste stream and why the source industry matters.
How Do I Comply With Duty of Care for Waste Transfer?
UK duty of care law requires four things to be confirmed and documented for every controlled waste transfer. Here's what they are and how to automate the checks.
What Is the DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking Mandate?
DEFRA is requiring all businesses that handle controlled waste to record waste movements digitally. Here's what's changing, who's affected, and when.
Introducing WasteCheck: UK Waste Compliance Infrastructure for Developers
WasteCheck is a REST API for UK waste compliance. Carrier verification, AI-powered EWC classification, and digital Waste Transfer Note generation. Free tier available, nothing else like it at the API level.