The Environment Agency updated this guidance on 6 October 2026. What changed, in its own words:
The guidance as it stands now
You must only use this tool as a guide. Before you ship waste always check the controls with the:
- transit and destination countries or their government departments
- customs inspectorates or official waste regulatory bodies
Read the waste import and export guidance on how to follow the regulations.
Updated the Waste exports control tool due to a discrepancy found.