Author: Paweł Makowski

Eko Transport | Odpady
The data in DIWASS does not match the documentation – what should I do?
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-102026-07-13
From 21 May 2026, the DIWASS (Digital Waste Shipment System) will be the mandatory channel for the electronic exchange of documents relating to the cross-border shipment of hazardous waste within the EU (and, from January 2027, also for waste on the so-called „green list”). In the digital model, there are no longer any ‘paper gaps’ – any discrepancy between the data in the system and the actual documentation leaves a digital trail…
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Unia bez tajemnic | Warte uwagi
Waste transport in Europe is on the rise. Will DIWASS prove to be the missing piece of the jigsaw?
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-082026-07-09
For several years now, Europe has been consistently tightening its requirements for the recycling and recovery of raw materials. In practice, this means one thing – the transport of waste within Europe will become increasingly important. More and more materials will be sent to recovery facilities outside the country, and the number of participants in the entire process will continue to grow. At the same time, a larger market means greater responsibility. After all, it is essential to efficiently exchange…
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Eko Transport | Unia bez tajemnic
Paper documents – will they be replaced by DIWASS?
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-062026-07-08
For years, paper documents have formed the basis for cross-border waste shipments within the EU. However, this has now changed. Regulation (EU) 2024/1157 has been in force since 21 May 2026. It introduces mandatory digitisation of documents via the DIWASS (Digital Waste Shipment System). So what does this mean in practice? What is DIWASS? First and foremost, DIWASS is the Commission’s central IT system…
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Unia bez tajemnic | Warte uwagi
DIWASS and Annex VII: How to prepare waste shipment documentation without errors
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-012026-07-06
In the following article, we examine the procedures relating to the cross-border shipment of waste from the so-called ‘green list’ following the implementation of mandatory digitalisation. In the text, we highlight the key elements of the forms and the most common formal errors made by entities involved in international trade. The relationship between the system and the document: The DIWASS system does not replace Annex VII – it is an IT system in which, since January…
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Eko Transport | Odpady | Warte uwagi
Waste transport across Europe – what should the contract look like?
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-012026-07-02
The transport of waste across Europe requires the carrier to hold the appropriate authorisations, and the entity organising the shipment of waste to enter into the contract required by Article 18 of Regulation (EU) 2024/1157. What should such a contract look like? What elements must it contain, and which ones are worth including to better safeguard the interests of the parties? In this article, we explain the key principles and provide a free contract template,…
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Eko Polska | Eko Transport | Warte uwagi
The GIOŚ’s heightened vigilance is paying off. Illegal shipments are being turned back.
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-012026-07-01
Polish authorities are becoming increasingly effective at tightening up the system for monitoring cross-border waste shipments. The latest example is an operation carried out by the National Revenue Administration and inspectors from the Chief Inspectorate for Environmental Protection. As a result of the intervention, over 21 tonnes of illegally transported waste were returned to the country of origin. Contact us. FAILURE TO REGISTER WITH DIWASS CONSTITUTES ILLEGAL WASTE SHIPMENT! DON’T TAKE THE RISK!…
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Blisko ludzi | Eko Polska | Eko Transport
Summer traffic restrictions have come into force, alongside intensive checks by the ITD and WIOŚ
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-012026-07-01
The start of the holiday season brings significant challenges for the logistics sector due to the introduction of summer traffic bans on lorries weighing over 12 tonnes. The need to plan routes meticulously in order to avoid weekend delays has now become part of everyday life for hauliers. The situation for transport companies is further complicated by increased checks by road traffic authorities, who are verifying documentation and working hours…
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Eko Świat | Recykling | Warte uwagi
The aluminium scrap crisis in the UK
ByPawel Makowski 2026-07-012026-07-01
The British recycling market is currently facing serious upheaval. The secondary raw materials sector is grappling with problems that are affecting the economy as a whole. A key piece of this puzzle is aluminium, which is in short supply in the official market. The current aluminium scrap crisis is destabilising existing supply chains. Local businesses are losing their steady access to this key raw material. As a result, production costs are rising, which directly…
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Odpady | Unia bez tajemnic | Warte uwagi
The transport of waste from outside the EU and DIWASS – what should you bear in mind before organising a shipment?
ByPawel Makowski 2026-06-302026-06-30
From 21 May, the shipment of waste from outside the EU has been taking place under a new legal framework. With the implementation of the DIWASS system, procedures relating to the cross-border shipment of waste (notification and shipment under Annex VII) have been (for the time being, partially) transferred to a digital environment. Although the focus is usually on the obligations of businesses from the European Union, companies from third countries are also…
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Eko Świat | Odpady | Unia bez tajemnic
Postponement of e-Annex VII and the obligation to register with DIWASS
ByPawel Makowski 2026-06-192026-06-22
The postponement of the implementation of the electronic Annex VII does not exempt businesses from other, parallel regulatory obligations relating to the international shipment of waste. Enforcement authorities in the European Union are drastically tightening their scrutiny of operators with regard to environmental protection, with particular emphasis on mandatory registration in the DIWASS system. Failure to comply with these formalities currently results in the immediate detention of vehicles, heavy financial penalties and the loss of contracts in key markets…
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