Mr Norris last week (January 5) outlined proposals which could replace a large proportion of the current paper-based system for capturing waste transfer data with a "nationally-integrated" electronic system, which, subject to securing EU funding, could be developed from January 2011.

And, he claimed that the change could "considerably reduce" the administrative burden faced by business, the waste industry and Government in relation to collecting, handling and disposing of waste.

Currently, waste transfer notes must be created for every load of waste that is produced, both to show waste carriers and site operators exactly what waste they are dealing with and to ensure a clear audit trail for the waste. Copies of the notes must be kept for at least two years.

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Plans to roll out electronic waste transfer notes nationwide from 2011 have been revealed by recycling minister Dan Norris.