National Packaging Waste Database

The National Packaging Waste Database external link (NPWD) is a web-based database supported by the Environment Agency; DEFRA; SEPA; Northern Ireland Environment Agency (NIEA), the Advisory Committee on Packaging; companies obligated by the packaging regulations; reprocessors; exporters and compliance schemes.

NPWD provides the following functionality:

  • on-line accreditation of reprocessors and exporters;
  • issuing of 'Electronic Packaging Waste Recovery Notes' (ePRNs) and 'Electronic Packaging Waste Export Recovery Notes' (ePERNs)*
  • on-line submission of quarterly returns by reprocessors and exporters;
  • electronic statements and certificates of compliance;
  • compliance monitoring of producers, schemes, reprocessors and exporters by the Agencies;
  • free-rider monitoring;
  • public registers and reports.

SEPA encourages all accredited reprocessors and exporters to use the National Packaging Waste Database.  Accredited reprocessors and exporters will be issued with a login, password and PIN for the NPWD external link if they opt to use the system.

* ePRNs and ePERNs are the only evidence the agencies will accept for the fulfilment of producers obligations.

Guidance Notes

Useful information on using the Database and submitting compliance scheme data.