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EWC Codes

This article covers where to find and manage EWC codes

Written by Noel

Location

The EWC codes in Weighsoft are accessed via the below steps:

  1. Hover on Administration

  2. Click on Lookups

  3. Click on EWC Codes

Note: a large number of default EWC codes are written into Weighsoft as part of the initial installation process.


Fields

Field

Description

Code

The EWC code that will be displayed when linked to a job

Description

The official EA description associated with the code

EA Report Code

The code that will be used as part of Digital Waste Reporting

Conversion

The conversation ratio as set by the EA. This is used to allow conversions between weight and volume.

Type of Waste

The type of waste that the EWC code is associated with

Push to Handheld

When enabled this EWC code will appear as on option on drivers handheld devices.

Important: The "EA Report Code" field only appears from version 5.541 onwards.
This column contains the EWC code that is in the official UK Government format and is used for Digital Waste Reporting. Do Not amend values in this column.


Troubleshooting

No EWC code is being pulled through to an order or job

The EWC code will only pull through to a new order or job if it has first been set as the default against the product or waste type.

  1. Hover on Administration

  2. Click on Lookups

  3. Click on Products

  4. locate the Product in question

  5. Click the Edit button

  6. Scroll down to the EWC Code field

  7. Select a code from the pop-up menu

  8. Click Save

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