Find the right waste
transfer note solution.
Paper, spreadsheets, enterprise platforms, or QWTN? Compare the four most common approaches to waste transfer notes and find the one that fits your business.
Four approaches, side by side
How does each approach stack up for creating, signing, and storing waste transfer notes?
| Feature | Paper Notes | Spreadsheets | Enterprise Software | QWTN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Pad + printing | Free (DIY) | £80-100+/user/mo | Free — £69/mo |
| WTN creation speed | 5-10 minutes | 3-5 minutes | 2-3 minutes | 60 seconds |
| E-signatures | ||||
| Cloud storage | ||||
| EWC code lookup | Sometimes | |||
| EA carrier verification | ||||
| Mobile-friendly | App required | |||
| Team accounts | Per-user pricing | Whole team included | ||
| Fleet management | ||||
| Season tickets | Manual | |||
| Compliance alerts | Generic | WTN-specific | ||
| Setup time | None | 1-2 hours | 2-4 weeks | 60 seconds |
Why carriers switch to QWTN
Purpose-built for waste transfer notes. Nothing more, nothing less.
Free tier, no strings
Create and download unlimited WTNs for free, no account needed. Paid plans start at £12/month for the whole team, not per user.
Purpose-built for WTNs
Not a general field service tool with waste bolted on. Every feature in QWTN exists to make waste transfer notes faster and more compliant.
60-second note creation
Save your company details, clients, and waste types once. After that, creating a new WTN takes about a minute, even on your phone.
DEFRA 2026 ready
QWTN already generates fully digital, mandate-ready waste transfer notes with EWC codes, EA verification, e-signatures, and 2-year cloud storage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about choosing waste transfer note software.
How is QWTN different from general field service software?
General field service platforms are built for industries like HVAC, plumbing, and logistics. They bolt on waste features as an afterthought, charge per user, and require weeks of onboarding. QWTN is purpose-built for waste transfer notes from the ground up: EWC code lookup, EA carrier verification, season tickets, and WTN-specific compliance are all native features, not add-ons. And the whole team is covered by a single monthly price, not per-seat licensing.
Can I switch from paper notes to QWTN?
Yes, and it takes under 60 seconds. Digital waste transfer notes have been legally valid since 2011 under the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations. You can create your first digital WTN on QWTN for free, with no account required. Save your company details and regular waste types to make every note after that even faster.
Is QWTN compliant with the April 2026 mandate?
Yes. The DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking mandate requires all businesses handling controlled waste in England to record movements digitally. QWTN already generates fully digital WTNs with EWC classification codes, EA carrier verification, legal e-signatures, and 2-year cloud storage. You are compliant from day one.
What does QWTN cost?
QWTN has a free tier that lets you create and download unlimited waste transfer notes with no account needed. Paid plans start at just £12/month for sole traders (cloud storage, e-signatures, season tickets) and go up to £69/month for fleet operators with unlimited team members, multi-site management, and advanced reporting. All paid plans include a free trial.
See for yourself in 60 seconds.
Create your first waste transfer note for free, no account required. Compare the experience to whatever you are using now.
No sign-up needed for one-off notes · Free tier is unlimited · Cancel paid plans anytime