Mandata TMS Approved for DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking

Waste operators are facing significant regulatory change, and we’re pleased to announce that both Mandata Enterprise TMS and Mandata Go TMS has been officially recognised as compatible software solutions for DEFRA’s new digital waste tracking requirements.

Mandata now appears on DEFRA’s list of approved software providers that have successfully integrated with the government’s waste reporting API and met the required testing standards.  This means waste transport operators can manage digital waste tracking requirements alongside their wider transport operations within a single Transport Management System (TMS).

Getting ahead with Digital Waste Tracking

From 1 October 2026, permitted and licensed waste receiving sites in England and Wales are required to report waste movements digitally through DEFRA’s new waste reporting service. The legislation is designed to improve traceability, increase transparency across the waste chain, and help tackle waste crime through more accurate tracking and reporting.

To support this transition, software providers must integrate directly with DEFRA’s API and pass a series of approval tests to demonstrate compliance. Mandata’s TMS solutions have achieved this approval, giving waste transport operators confidence that they can manage the new requirements using a transport management platform they already trust to run their day-to-day operations.

Turn Compliance Into a Competitive Advantage

For waste receivers, the introduction of mandatory digital waste tracking is about far more than compliance. It presents an opportunity to streamline processes, reduce administration, improve visibility, and eliminate paper-based workflows.

Mandata helps transport operators manage planning, job allocation, vehicles, driver, proof of delivery, invoicing and customer communications from a single platform. With DEFRA-approved API integration built into the TMS, operators can also support digital waste tracking requirements without the need for disconnected systems or additional manual processes.  

By brining transport management and digital waste tracking together, businesses can improve efficiency, increase operational visibility, and better prepare for evolving regulatory requirements.

Operators that continue to rely on paper-based processes or standalone systems may find it increasingly difficult to keep pace with changing industry demands meaning  there has never been a better time to review your technology strategy.

Why Waste Operators Choose Mandata

Mandata’s Transport Management System includes functionality specifically designed to support transport businesses operating in the waste sector, helping them:

• Manage transport operations and waste movements within a single system
• Support DEFRA digital waste tracking requirements through approved API integration
• Improve fleet, driver and job visibility
• Reduce manual administration and duplicate data entry
• Capture and manage documentation electronically
• Support compliance with evolving waste transport regulations
• Scale efficiently as business demands grow

At a time when regulatory expectations are increasing, choosing a proven Transport Management System can help remove uncertainty, improve efficiency, and future-proof your operation.

Want to see how Mandata can support your Waste Transport Operation?

Speak to our team to discover how the Mandata Transport Management System (TMS) can help you streamline transport operations, improve compliance, and prepare for the future of digital waste tracking. Get your Mandata TMS demo here: