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:
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Check the response
A successful verification returns:
Next Steps
Now that you have made your first API call:- Read the Authentication guide for details on live vs test keys and rate limits
- Explore the API Reference for all available endpoints
- Try classifying waste with AI or generating a WTN
- Check your usage in the Developer Portal