Introduction to Digital Waste Tracking

Gain the knowledge and confidence to navigate the UK’s digital waste tracking system

The UK’s move to mandatory digital waste tracking marks a major shift in how waste is monitored, recorded, and regulated. Designed to improve transparency, strengthen compliance, and tackle illegal waste activity, this new system will play a key role in supporting the transition to a circular economy.

This short, interactive course provides a clear introduction to digital waste tracking. Through a blend of video and e-learning, you’ll learn how the system works, how it creates real-time records of waste movements, and what these changes mean for your organisation.

In just 15 minutes, you’ll gain the essential knowledge needed to understand the new requirements and prepare your operations for a more transparent, data-driven future.

Course Details

Format: Microlearning

Duration: 15 minutes

Entry requirements: None. However, you will need an individual email address. If purchasing multiple licences, send candidates' names and email addresses to training@ciwm.co.uk.

CIWM member price: £0.00

Non-member price: £12.36 (plus VAT)



About this course

Build a clear understanding of digital waste tracking and gain the confidence to prepare your operations for a more transparent, compliant, and data-driven future.

Understanding digital waste tracking
Develop a clear understanding of the UK’s digital waste tracking system and how it works in practice.

Why the system is needed
Learn the key drivers behind the introduction of digital waste tracking and the challenges it aims to address.

Who is affected
Understand which organisations and roles will be impacted by the new requirements.

Exemptions and requirements
Gain insight into any exemptions within the system and how they apply to different activities.

Data and record-keeping
Learn what information must be recorded to ensure compliance with the new system.

Roll-out and implementation
Understand the timeline for implementation and how to prepare for the transition.

This course is suitable for anyone looking to understand the UK’s digital waste tracking system and its impact on the sector.

It is particularly relevant for:

  • Staff at all levels across waste and resource operations
  • CIWM members
  • Students and learners developing knowledge of the waste sector

Whether you are building your understanding, preparing for future requirements, or supporting organisational compliance, this course will provide a clear introduction to digital waste tracking.

Course Structure

This course is a short, interactive microlearning module.

This course covers:

  • Understanding the system: What digital waste tracking is and how it works
  • Why it matters: The drivers behind its introduction and the problems it aims to solve
  • Who is affected: Which roles and organisations need to comply
  • Key requirements: Exemptions, responsibilities, and required data recording
  • Implementation: Roll-out timelines and how to prepare



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Active CIWM members are eligible for a discount on this course. Your discount will be applied automatically at checkout when you are logged in and book using your CIWM member details.

eLearning available 0.25 CPD

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