6. DEFRA Compliance Doesn’t Have to Mean More Administration
When new regulations are introduced, one of the first questions businesses ask is “How much more work is this going to create?”
It’s a fair question. Waste businesses are […]
5. Making DEFRA Compliance Simple: From Waste Transfer Note to Digital Submission
Compliance doesn’t have to mean more paperwork. In fact, the move towards digital waste tracking could be an opportunity to reduce some of the administration involved in managing waste information. The key is making […]
When a Drainage Asset Fails: Why Response Time and the Audit Trail Matter
A drainage asset fails. An alarm is raised. Someone needs to assess the problem, decide how serious it is, allocate the right engineers and potentially mobilise specialist contractors.
If the problem involves wastewater, every hour […]
4. How Is Okappy Getting Ahead of DEFRA’s Digital Waste Tracking Changes
The October 2026 deadline is approaching. We’re not waiting for it.
DEFRA’s move to mandatory digital waste reporting represents a major change for waste receiving sites. From 1 October 2026, […]
3. Paper, Spreadsheets or Software? Preparing for DEFRA’s Digital Waste Reporting
Paper and spreadsheets may work today, but DEFRA digital waste reporting makes connected software increasingly important for waste businesses.
2. What Does DEFRA’s New Waste Reporting Mean for Waste & Drainage Businesses?
DEFRA’s digital waste tracking changes aren’t simply about replacing a paper form with an online form.
For businesses receiving waste, the change means thinking carefully about how information is captured, checked and reported.
And […]
1. DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking: What Is Changing and When?
The waste industry is about to enter a new era of digital reporting.
From 1 October 2026, permitted and licensed waste receiving sites in England and Wales will be required to report the […]
AMP8 Is Moving Into Delivery: Is Your Drainage Operation Ready to Scale?
AMP8 contract awards are moving from planning into delivery. See why drainage contractors need connected operations, visibility and scalable workflows.
Sewer Flooding, Pollution and Compliance: Why the Drainage Industry Needs Better Operational Evidence
New water-quality data, sewer flooding enforcement guidance and recent pollution fines show why drainage contractors need stronger operational evidence.