Digital waste tracking is being introduced across the UK as part of a coordinated effort to improve compliance, reduce waste crime and strengthen how waste movements are monitored.

If your business produces, handles, or disposes of commercial waste, you’re legally obliged to record what happens to it. In the UK, that starts with a Waste Transfer Note (WTN). This is the standard paperwork that documents the transfer of your non-hazardous waste to a licensed collector and onward disposal or recycling facility.

As 2026 gets underway, the waste management sector is entering a period of change that will unfold over the months ahead. Many of the reforms that have been on the horizon for some time are now starting to take effect, with further changes due to follow as the year progresses. 

Managing business waste is rarely as simple as it should be. For many organisations, it means juggling multiple waste suppliers, keeping track of invoices, managing contracts, and trying to stay on top of ever-changing environmental regulations.

Battery fires have become one of the most serious and frequent hazards in the UK waste and recycling sector. What was once an occasional incident is now a daily concern for collection crews, operators and local authorities. Fires triggered by hidden or discarded batteries are occurring more than ever, often without warning.

Suzuki has teamed up with Wastesolve to review its waste systems, improve recycling practices, streamline processes, and deepen its commitment to sustainability.

The hospitality industry thrives on great service, quality food and memorable experiences, but behind the scenes, there’s a costly challenge that often goes unnoticed: waste. From hotel buffets to restaurant kitchens and event venues, food waste and poor recycling can quietly drain profits while adding to environmental impact.