08/10/2026
Dear Customers,
From 1 October 2026, the first phase of Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) will be introduced by DEFRA.
As part of these new regulations, all permitted waste disposal sites must comply with updated waste tracking requirements. THIS IS LAW.
This requirement does not apply to charities, residential customers(household) or voluntary organisations, however ALL Other customers (Construction, demolition, plumbers, builders, motortrade, agriculture etc.) will require a Waste Carrier Licence.
What does this mean for our customers?
As Wheal Alfred Metals Recycling LTD operates a permitted waste site, customers delivering waste to our facility from 1 October 2026 will be required to hold a valid Waste Carrier Licence.
Please note that customers arriving on site without a valid Waste Carrier Licence will be REFUSED unless exempt (see above)
You can apply for or renew a current Waste Carriers License by visiting this site:
https:/www.gov.uk/register-renew-waste-carrier-broker-dealer-england
More information on Digital Waste Tracking:
https://defraenvironment.blog.gov.uk/2026/04/28/digital-waste-tracking-what-is-it-and-why-it-
matters/
Kind regards,
Everyone at Wheal Alfred Metals Recycling LTD
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