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Digital Waste Tracking by ISB Global

Digital Waste Tracking.
Built by people who know waste.

TRACE helps waste operators validate, correct, submit and manage their Digital Waste Tracking data while keeping the systems they already use.

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25+ years waste technologyUK product & supportStandalone DWT solution
Operational systems flow through TRACE connection, mapping, validation, submission, monitoring, correction and governance into the government Digital Waste Tracking service
Official software compatibilityListed by Defra. Ready for DWT.
Verify on GOV.UK

There is starting to be more and more social media attention around Digital Waste Tracking and, as expected, there now appears a multitude of offerings ranging from digital marketers and app builders all the way through to people like ISB Global who really have been at this game for 20 years.

I've worked with them now for 17 years and they've never let me down, so whichever way you and your waste business tackle DWT, at least give this offering a look before you decide.

It's built on experience, and experience of fully integrated waste systems on a SAP pedigree.

I'm a waste lifer who is independent but sees a lot of different paths in this industry and thinks this is worth a look.

Built around your existing operation

Keep the systems you already use.

You don't need to replace your existing waste software to use TRACE. Generate your DWT data from your current operation, upload it to TRACE and manage the DWT process from there.

Your existing systemOperational data
→
DWT fileStructured records
→
TRACEValidate · Correct · Submit · Track
→
Digital Waste TrackingDWT-ready data

What does your
operation look like?

There is no single route to DWT. Choose the starting point that best describes your business.

StandaloneStart quickly

Spreadsheets

Start with TRACE as a standalone DWT application. Import structured spreadsheet data, validate records and manage submissions without changing your wider processes.

Can TRACE work with my setup?Yes. Import structured Excel or CSV data directly into TRACE.
Do I need to replace anything?No. Keep your familiar spreadsheet workflows while TRACE manages DWT.
Why is this route good for me?
  • No software replacement required
  • Familiar spreadsheet workflows
  • Validate data before submission
  • Quickest route to DWT readiness
See how we implement ↓

See TRACE in action

Find it. Fix it. Submit it.

TRACE uploads operational records, validates every line and brings failed records into one controlled correction workflow. Fix the issue inside TRACE and resubmit without returning to the spreadsheet.

TRACERegulatory Waste Reports
01
Upload Data

Bring in your operational records.

Data objectWaste receipts
X
DWT_receipts_21_Aug.xlsx247 receipt records
Uploading
02
Regulatory Waste Reports

See every submission in one place.

Transaction IDWaste tracking IDYour referenceAuthorityStatusErrorsSelect
36126UIN0SC6HVM1defraSuccess0
36026EC7UFRFHV6defraSuccess0
35926CMZ5G59HV5defraSuccess0
35726PWQ1ZO2HV4defraSuccess0
334Not assignedHV2defraFailed1
Validation response received1 record needs attention
03
Correct submission

Fix the record inside TRACE.

Authorisation number needs attentionThe supplied value does not match the selected authority format.
✓Submission accepted

247 records ready for DWT.

The record was corrected, validated and resubmitted without uploading the spreadsheet again.

247 Ready0 Need attention100% Data ready

Less admin.

Resolve DWT issues without repeatedly editing and managing spreadsheet versions.

Better data.

Identify missing or invalid information before it becomes a submission problem.

More control.

See DWT activity and reporting status in one place.

DWT reporting dashboard

Every submission.
Every status. One view.

See what succeeded, what failed and what needs attention.

TRACE dashboard showing DWT submissions, failed records, facility activity and records requiring attention
Needs attentionSee records requiring action.ReadyKnow what is prepared.Submission statusUnderstand what succeeded or failed.

The real DWT challenge

The API is the last 1%.
Operational waste data
is the other 99%.

Submitting a record to the DWT API is simple. Preparing accurate, complete and compliant data across multiple systems, sites and processes is hard.

TRACE handles the 99% and the final 1%.See how TRACE solves it

The problem: operational data is complex

!Missing dataCritical fields incomplete
!Incorrect codesWrong EWC, waste type or LoW
!Different formatsUnstructured and inconsistent
!Multi-site complexityDifferent systems, processes and site rules
!Audit riskPoor data quality and traceability
The solution: TRACE does the work
TRACE by ISB Global

The complete operational data platform for DWT

↗ConnectIntegrate systems and sources
⌖MapStandardise and enrich data
◇ValidateApply rules and check accuracy
▥GovernManage roles and compliance
▤MonitorTrack performance and exceptions
✎CorrectFix issues and resubmit
✓Trusted, accurate, audit-ready dataComplete · Consistent · Compliant · Traceable Live validation

The end point: the final 1%

♛GOV.UK
DWTRegulatory endpoint
Record received
◇Reduce riskFewer rejections. Lower enforcement risk.
◷Save timeAutomate validation, submissions and fixes.
✓Stay compliantAccurate, complete and audit-ready data.
♙Scale with confidenceOne platform for all sites, teams and processes.

The cost of manual DWT

The spreadsheet is free.
The process is still manual.

Defra provides a free manual route to DWT.
But every submission still needs to be prepared, checked and uploaded by someone.

Save timeRemove repetitive administration.
Reduce riskImprove accuracy and audit readiness.
Stay in controlSee what is ready and what needs attention.
▣Defra_DWT_Template.xlsx→
1. Movements2. Waste items
Date receivedEWC codeWaste typeHazardQuantityUnitSiteCarrier12/05/202617 05 04SoilHP 312.40TSite AABC Ltd12/05/202617 05 04SoilHP312.40tSite AABC Ltd12/05/202620 01 01PaperNon HP2.00TonnesSite CXYZ Ltd
!Validation errorEWC code is invalid
Hazard code does not match

The reality of manual DWT

Fixed formatYou must use Defra's spreadsheet and cannot change its format.
Mandatory fieldsAll required data still needs to be completed before every submission.
Validation requiredSubmissions are validated. You must fix issues and resubmit.
New workbook each timeStart a new spreadsheet after every submission.
2-day reporting windowWaste receipts must be submitted within 2 working days from the day after receipt in England and Wales.
Temporary solutionDefra expects to withdraw the spreadsheet route when appropriate. Available until at least October 2027.

TRACE Excel add-in

TRACE works
directly inside Excel.

Fetch TRACE records into Excel, review and update them in the workbook, then publish them back to TRACE—all from the same window.

  • Fetch live TRACE data
  • Review and update records in Excel
  • Publish directly back to TRACE
▣↶↷DWT Material Summary.xlsx — ExcelCommentsShare
TRACE

One platform. End-to-end control.

ConnectBring in data from your systems.
ValidateRules and formats checked instantly.
SubmitSend compliant DWT data with confidence.
MonitorTrack submissions and statuses in real time.
AuditEvidence retained and accessible when needed.
  • Controlled
  • Validated
  • Visible
  • Audit-ready
The spreadsheet is a temporary route.TRACE is the long-term solution.

Replace manual administration with a controlled, validated process built for waste and recycling operations.

See TRACE in action

DWT compliance is the requirement.
Experience is the decision.

Software is only part of the decision. A DWT provider also needs to understand operational data, implementation, exceptions and the people responsible for reporting.

  • Waste expertiseMore than 25 years building technology for waste and recycling.
  • Data qualityBuilt around operational information, not only the final connection.
  • ImplementationHelp preparing data and processes for the chosen reporting route.
  • Ongoing supportPeople who understand the software and the industry.

Getting started

Up and running, with the right support.

  1. 01Understand

    Understand how your organisation creates and manages DWT data.

  2. 02Prepare

    Help ensure data and operational processes are ready.

  3. 03Configure

    Configure TRACE around your reporting requirements.

  4. 04Train

    Prepare users to manage the workflow confidently.

  5. 05Go live

    Support launch and the move into live reporting.

Our involvement doesn't end at go-live.

ISB Global continues to support the software, users and reporting process as DWT requirements and your operation evolve.

Choosing DWT software?

Choose the team behind the software.

TRACE by ISB Global
Built by ISB Global.
Backed for the long term.

More than 25 years building and supporting technology for waste and recycling businesses.

About ISB Global ↗
Five questions worth asking
  • 01Does the provider understand waste operations?
  • 02Who helps get your data ready?
  • 03What happens when records fail validation?
  • 04What support is available after go-live?
  • 05How much waste technology experience sits behind the software?
Digital Waste Tracking is being introduced in phasesEngland & Wales receiving sites
1 October 2026View the full DWT timeline →

Knowledge Hub

Preparing for Digital Waste Tracking?

Practical guidance from a team with more than 25 years of waste technology experience.

Checklist

DWT Checklist for Waste Receiving Sites

A practical readiness checklist covering data, processes and reporting requirements.

Read guide →Comparison

Spreadsheet vs DWT Software

Understand the difference between transferring data in a spreadsheet and managing the wider DWT process.

Read guide →Guide

What Data Does DWT Require?

The key information operators need to capture and prepare for DWT submissions.

Read guide →
Explore the DWT Knowledge Hub →

DWT FAQs

Common DWT questions.

Clear answers on requirements, existing software, spreadsheets and problem records.

View all DWT FAQs →

Talk through your DWT route

You handle waste.
We handle DWT.

Show us how your operation manages waste data today. We'll show you how TRACE can fit around it.

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