Environment, Climate, Energy and Agriculture Authority

Disposal of hazardous waste: General information on the electronic tracking procedure

Do you need to dispose of hazardous waste? Here you can find out what you need to know about the required documentation procedure.

Detailed description

All hazardous wastes marked with an asterisk in the waste type list are subject to a documentation procedure. This means that the disposal of these wastes must be precisely documented. Private households are exempt from this requirement.

 

Information

Prerequisites

You want to dispose of hazardous waste for commercial purposes.



To ensure traceability of the disposal, you must carry two documents with you: the disposal certificate and the accompanying document.

Documents required

  • Required forms of the proof of delivery regulation
  • including appropriate declaration analysis

Please note

The Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety has published a guide for implementing the electronic waste tracking system. It is aimed particularly at small and medium-sized enterprises. You can find this guide – both as a brief overview and in a detailed version – on the Ministry's website.

Deadlines

You need the electronic verification procedure to be allowed to dispose of hazardous waste commercially.


You must always carry the documentation with you if you want to dispose of hazardous waste commercially.

Procedure

  • You register with the Central Coordination Office to use the electronic procedure.
  • You will need to purchase an electronic signature card and a card reader for your computer. These can be purchased from various providers.
  • The documentation (disposal certificate and accompanying document) is generated electronically. The data is transmitted via a central communication system. This procedure is called the electronic waste tracking system.
  • All parties involved sign the documents with a qualified electronic signature.
  • They carry the documentation with them when disposing of waste.

Processing time

The processing time depends on the individual case.

Fees

Costs or fees may apply.

Legal remedies

No legal remedy is provided for.

Legal basis

Section 5 of the Proof Ordinance (NachwV)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/nachwv_2007/__5.html




Circular Economy Act (KrWG)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/krwg/




POP Waste Monitoring Ordinance (POP Waste Monitoring Ordinance)


https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/pop-abfall-_berwv/BJNR264410017.html

Forms and downloads

Links on hamburg.de

Address and contact information

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Last updated: 15.02.2026