Documentation Index
Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.wastecheck.co.uk/llms.txt
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Welcome to WasteCheck
WasteCheck is a REST API for UK waste compliance. It provides three capabilities as four endpoints: waste carrier verification against the Environment Agency register, AI-powered European Waste Catalogue (EWC) classification, and digital Waste Transfer Note generation. All endpoints are available on every plan, including the free tier. Plans differ only by monthly call volume and rate limits.What WasteCheck Does
- Verify waste carriers against the Environment Agency public register in real time
- Classify waste into EWC codes using AI, with confidence scoring and hazardous waste detection
- Generate digital Waste Transfer Notes with automatic carrier verification and waste classification
- Retrieve WTNs by unique reference for record-keeping and audit
Get Started
Quickstart
Make your first API call in 5 minutes
Authentication
Learn how to authenticate with API keys
API Reference
Explore all available endpoints
Base URL
All API requests are made to:Quick Reference
| Endpoint | Method | Typical Latency | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
/v1/verify-carrier | GET, POST | ~100ms cached | Verify waste carrier registration |
/v1/classify-waste | POST | ~200ms cached | Classify waste into EWC codes |
/v1/generate-wtn | POST | ~2-3s | Generate a digital Waste Transfer Note |
/v1/wtn/{reference} | GET | ~50ms | Retrieve a previously generated WTN |
Need Help?
- Visit the Developer Portal to manage your API keys, view usage, and access support
- Email: support@wastecheck.co.uk
- API Status: status.wastecheck.co.uk