21 May 2026 will go down in the history of the Polish waste industry as a moment of great trial. Today, the official launch of DIWASS, a centralised, European electronic data transmission system for the transboundary movement of waste, took place. This system completely replaces the current paper-based documentation. Theoretically, the digitization of processes should speed up information exchange between EU member states. Polish entrepreneurs…
The European Commission and member states have confirmed changes to the functioning of the DIWASS system. The digital Annex VII in the DIWASS system will only be mandatory from 1 January 2027. This means that businesses carrying out cross-border waste transport based on this document will be able to use paper documentation until the end of 2026. However, not every country will treat carriers leniently...
DIWASS registration in Germany is already underway, even though the system officially comes into effect on 21 May 2026. German authorities have launched the eREG-D tool, which allows companies to start the registration process in advance. This is a clear signal to the market – some countries – including Poland – do not intend to wait until the last minute. Get in touch with us. Time is running out…