Waste Transfer Notes
Waste Transfer Notes — Overview
Understand the three note types available in QWTN and when to use each one.
What is a Waste Transfer Note?
Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 (Duty of Care), every transfer of controlled waste in England and Wales must be accompanied by a Waste Transfer Note (WTN). The note records the waste description, EWC codes, quantities, containment type, both parties' details, and signatures. QWTN lets you create, store, sign, and print WTNs digitally.
One-Off Notes
One-Off Notes are single-use WTNs that cover a single waste transfer event. They are required for each individual collection under the Duty of Care. Use them for ad-hoc jobs, one-time collections, or any transfer that does not repeat regularly between the same parties.
Season Tickets
A Season Ticket covers multiple transfers of the same waste type between the same two parties for a period of up to 12 months. Instead of a single transfer date, you set a start date and a "valid until" end date in Section D. Season tickets are ideal for regular, recurring waste collections — for example, a weekly skip service at a fixed site.
Hazardous waste consignment notes
Hazardous Waste Consignment Notes (HWCN) are required for the transfer of hazardous waste in England. They cover Parts A–E and must be kept for 3 years. Create them under Consignment notes in the app; if you pick a hazardous (asterisked) EWC code on a transfer note, QWTN will prompt you to use a consignment note instead.
Note counts
The Notes hub page shows your current note counts for One-Off Notes and Season Tickets. Click either card to go to that note type's list, where you can view drafts, complete notes, and access templates.