Failure to register in DIWASS poses a serious problem. From 21 May 2026, this system became a mandatory element for handling cross-border waste shipments. So what are the actual risks for a carrier that is not in the system? What do they need to prepare for? Contact us FAILURE TO REGISTER IN DIWASS MEANS ILLEGAL WASTE SHIPMENT! DO NOT TAKE RISKS! Justyna...
The implementation of a digital document circulation system for waste management has triggered a landslide of doubts among transport companies, organisers and recipients. Some questions are repeated in almost every conversation with entrepreneurs. Therefore, we have gathered them in one place – along with brief answers and references to detailed studies. The following questions about DIWASS cover registration, documents, inspections and sanctions. Contact us…
As of 1 January 2027, shipments for which Annex VII will be issued in DIWASS will, as a general rule, require notification in the system two working days before the start of transport. However, some representatives of the transport and recycling industry believe that this deadline does not reflect market realities, where many orders are generated ad hoc. Where do these reservations come from…
The European Union is introducing fundamental changes to its secondary raw material management policy. Brussels has decided to radically tighten borders to stop the practice of exporting problematic waste to developing countries. The new regulations directly impact the previous practice, which allowed for the transfer of environmental responsibility to third countries. For this reason, waste management companies across Europe must immediately review their...
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...