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Quickstart

Follow these steps to make your first WasteCheck API call.
1

Sign up for a developer account

Create a free account at portal.wastecheck.co.uk/signup. You will receive a confirmation email to verify your address.
2

Create a test API key

Once logged in, go to API Keys and click Create New Key. Select Test mode for development. Copy the key — it starts with wc_test_ and is only shown once.
3

Make your first API call

Verify a waste carrier against the Environment Agency register:
4

Check the response

A successful verification returns:

Next Steps

Now that you have made your first API call: