Integrated waste tracking solution

The IWTS is a digital tool that enables waste consignors, transporters and receivers to track and report on all types of hazardous and regulated waste in one system. It is a key step towards delivering a nationally consistent hazardous waste tracking and data system, a commitment under the  National Waste Policy Action Plan and NSW Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041.

KPMG has been engaged by the EPA to design, develop and operate the IWTS through the KPMG Origins traceability platform.

The IWTS is designed to make it easier for industry to meet their regulatory requirements for tracking waste, while supporting a more data-driven and risk-based approach to regulating hazardous wastes.

The IWTS will be launched via a phased roll-out from August to October 2023.

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What waste streams will be impacted?

In NSW, the IWTS replaces our existing tracking systems for hazardous and regulated waste. This includes the

Online Waste Tracking (OWT) system for tracking:

• movements of ‘trackable’ waste, including liquid waste, listed under Schedule 1 of the Protection of the Environment Operations (Waste) Regulation 2014
• interstate waste tyres and asbestos movements
• movement of waste generated in the NSW Metropolitan Levy Area

WasteLocate system for tracking movements of waste tyres and asbestos waste within NSW.

How will the IWTS affect my regulatory requirements?

The launch of the IWTS does not create new or additional regulatory reporting requirements for waste operators in NSW.  

There are also no fee implications for NSW users in the transition to the new tracking solution.

When will waste operators migrate to the IWTS in NSW?

A phased roll-out of the IWTS will commence from September 2023. The anticipated timeframes regarding this transition process are detailed in the table below.

How can I prepare for the IWTS start dates?

Activate your IWTS account from 22 August

From the 22 August, operators that use WasteLocate for tracking asbestos waste and waste tyres within NSW will receive an invitation to activate their IWTS user account from KPMG Origins. Please monitor your WasteLocate registered email address and your spam folder.

If you are a WasteLocate user and have not received an email from KPMG Origins by 23 August, please contact KPMG Origins at support@kpmgorigins.com.

Until the IWTS start date relevant to your waste type, you must continue to use the WasteLocate system to meet your regulatory reporting requirements. 

Use the sandbox testing environment and share your feedback

Current users of WasteLocate and the Online Waste Tracking system can familiarise themselves with the new solution in a sandbox environment for three weeks before the IWTS goes live at each phase.

We want to hear your feedback on the new tracking solution during the sandbox period, including any improvements needed. You can contact us with questions, concerns, or other feedback on the IWTS at 02 9585 6303 or iwts.engagement@epa.nsw.gov.au.

Invites to the sandbox testing environment will be emailed to you by KPMG Origins, once available for your waste type. 

Resources

Explore resources available to familiarise yourself with the IWTS from the KPMG websites.

See the privacy statement about the collection, storage, quality, use and disclosure of personal information through the IWTS.