Construction & Builders

Waste Transfer Notes for Construction Sites

Construction sites generate tonnes of controlled waste every week. Every load that leaves your site needs a compliant waste transfer note. QWTN lets you create one in 60 seconds, on your phone, for free.

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  • One-off notes free, no account
  • Plans from £12/month
  • 2-year cloud storage
  • DEFRA 2026 ready

Built for Builders

  • EWC Code Lookup. Search 800+ codes — find 17 09 04 (mixed construction waste) in seconds.
  • Templates & Saved Clients. Save your regular waste types and customers. Fill a note in seconds, not minutes.
  • Works on Your Phone. Fill out a WTN from the cab, the site, anywhere. No printer, no clipboard.
  • Carrier Verification. Check a carrier is EA-registered before you hand over your waste.
  • Season Tickets. One note covers 12 months of the same regular collection. Perfect for ongoing demolition contracts.
  • 2-Year Cloud Storage. Legally required retention handled automatically. Find any note in seconds.

The paperwork pain

The same gaps show up job after job, and most only surface when someone asks to see a note you can't find. Here's where it usually goes wrong.

01

Paper notes get lost on site

Wet, torn, or left in the van — gone when you need them for an EA inspection.

02

Form-filling takes too long

Writing out the same company details, addresses, and EWC codes by hand on every collection.

03

EWC code confusion

Is it 17 09 04 or 17 01 07? Picking the wrong code can mean a non-compliant note.

04

Fines up to £50,000

Missing or incorrect waste transfer notes can result in prosecution and unlimited fines.

See it in action

The real app, captured from the demo, not a mock-up. Every screen here works the same in the live demo, no sign-up needed.

The transfer note editor: waste, transferor and transferee sections beside a checklist of every legally required item
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Common EWC codes

The codes that come up most for construction & builders. QWTN suggests them as you type, so the right code lands on the note every time.

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  • 17 09 04Mixed construction & demolition waste
  • 17 01 07Concrete, bricks, tiles (mixtures)
  • 17 02 01Wood
  • 17 08 02Gypsum-based construction materials (plasterboard)

Codes marked * are hazardous and need a hazardous waste consignment note, not a WTN.

One-off notes are free. Plans when you need more

Create a single note with no account at all. When you want notes stored, signed and shared with a team, pick the plan that fits the size of your operation.

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SoloOne-person operations£12/moCarrierRecommendedTeams up to 5£29/moFleetUnlimited team£69/mo

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Construction & Builders: common questions

Do builders need waste transfer notes?
Yes. Any business that produces, carries, or disposes of controlled waste must issue a waste transfer note for every load. This includes builders, contractors, and anyone removing rubble, timber, plasterboard, or mixed waste from a construction site.
What EWC code should I use for mixed construction waste?
17 09 04 covers mixed construction and demolition waste. If your waste contains only concrete, bricks, or tiles, use 17 01 07 instead. QWTN’s built-in EWC lookup helps you find the right code.
Can I create a WTN on my phone at the building site?
Yes. QWTN works on any device with a browser — phone, tablet, or desktop. Create a compliant waste transfer note in under 60 seconds, on site, with no app to install.

Stop risking fines on your building sites

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