The 2026 'Tip Ban': Why Man & Van Carriers could be turned away

There is a lot of confusion about the new Defra Digital Waste Tracking Service (DWTS). Some say it starts in 2026, some say 2027. If you run a Man & Van service, here is the truth without the jargon.

The "Tip Ban" Effect

The government has confirmed that Waste Receiving Sites (Tips, Transfer Stations, Recycling Centres) must use the digital system starting October 2026.

Imagine it: It’s 4:30 PM, you’ve had a long day, and you just want to tip and go home. Instead, you're stuck at the weighbridge because the operator has to manually type in your address from a wet, smudged paper ticket while five trucks beep behind you.

They won't want to do this. We expect many major transfer stations to introduce a "Digital Only" lane or refuse paper notes entirely to keep their queues moving. Handing them a scrunched-up paper pad will soon be the fastest way to get turned away.

So, when do *Carriers* have to switch?

Legally, the mandate for Waste Carriers, Brokers, and Dealers is currently planned for April 2027.

However, waiting until the last minute is dangerous. If your local tip switches to digital-only in late 2026, you could lose a whole day of work because your paperwork isn't compatible with their new system.

The QuickWasteNote Solution

We built QuickWasteNote specifically for this transition. We know you don't want to fiddle with complex apps or sit in a van typing for 10 minutes.

• ✅ 30-Second Workflow: Snap a photo, get a signature, and you're done.
• ✅ Works Offline: No signal at the tip? No problem.
• ✅ Instant Invoicing: Professional PDFs sent to your customer before you've even left their driveway.

Our app produces digital data that is ready for the 2026/2027 switchover, so you never get stuck at the weighbridge.