Crate - Compliance Software

18/02/2025

In all honesty, this is a national disgrace. We founded Crate and got into the world of software, after working in the construction sector and seeing how much time was wasted, chasing paper trails and manually checking over records. Over the years, the mission remains the same, but the drivers have changed (pardon the pun!) When, as a population will we actually care about our environment? Take away the green washing and the proposed culture that word suggests. We mean physical surroundings, environment. Your towns, your countryside, your parks, your beaches. We're talking about Britain, a place many proclaim to be proud to be from, but few seem to act like it. It starts with something as simple as dropping a wrapper on the street and over time it compounds to full scale, industrial illegal fly-tipping on our beaches!? When is enough enough, and who's going to help make that change? We fail to see who's actually going to step up to the plate and fix this problem, or at least lead the fight against the problem. Using software is absolutely one string on the bow to combatting illegal waste tipping, but there absolutely has to be more, stricter punishment for those involved. What are your thoughts? Does this wind you up as much as it should? How would you put an end to the ever growing problem? Increased disposal costs only adds to the problem, but what are the alternatives? Interested to hear your thoughts.

23/10/2024

At what point will people stop abusing land for illegal waste activities?

There's something fundamentally wrong where we put profit over protection of our planet and it's resources.

What are your thoughts? Was the punishment justified? Was it enough or was it too much?

Let us know your thoughts below.

9 defendants have been sentenced to a collective 11 years of immediate imprisonment after pleading guilty to running an illegal waste site.

08/10/2024

We're getting closer and closer to launching, Wasteify. Our brand new app, designed to help small/ independent waste businesses streamline their daily tasks.

legislation is changing in April 2025 which will change the way all Waste Carriers record their waste collections, even for independent waste removal businesses.

Wasteify allows you to be compliant with the upcoming Digital Waste Tracking laws, whilst offering additional benefits to your business and to your customers.

Sign up now, to keep up to date with our launch.

We're also looking to hear from you about how we can help solve some of the problems you face on a daily basis.

17/09/2024

We're well into the development of Wasteify, for independent waste carriers and small fleet operators. We're looking for users to help test the system to give us feedback and honest reviews. For your time, we're offering perks and discounts. Interested? Give us a message and one of the team will be in touch when they can.

06/08/2024

In the UK? Work in Waste management, waste removal, independent waste carrier or rubbish clearance?

We want to hear from you!

As we get closer to April 2025 and the Digital Waste Tracking mandate, our product development is getting underway.

We already know a lot about the industry, given we’ve worked in it for the last 15 years.

However, we want to hear from you about what you’d like wasteify to do for you. The more engaged the industry is, the better the product will be for you as our user base.

If you’d like to get involved in some product research calls, we’ll pay you back with discounts and rewards when we do launch.

We already have a few of you involved, but if we’ve not spoken about how you can help shape our product - comment “I want to help” below and we’ll be in contact over the coming days/ with more information.

02/07/2024

You already work hard, so why work harder, chasing paper documents? If you ordered something off Amazon and they showed up with a half completed paper ticket that was hard to read, you'd probably get pretty fed up, pretty quickly. So why would you run your business that way? Digitisation is here to stay. In a recent study, Businesses that have made the transition to digital reported a revenue increase of 45%. Follow us to find out how digitisation can help other areas of your business.

01/07/2024

A Waste transfer note is a legal document, completed by either the waste producer, or waste carrier. The majority of WTN's are still completed using the triplicate carbon books and pen. It's not immediate what the risks are to businesses using paper and pen still for key business records, but they are substantial. Companies can be fined and in some instances, Directors receiving criminal sentences over the lack of issuing or storage of WTNs. Are you and your business completing your WTN's with paper and pen?

26/12/2023

Safety starts with daily vehicle checks! 🚗🔧
Operators Responsibility, ensuring your drivers perform daily vehicle checks:
1. Make sure there are regular safety inspections
2. Give drivers clear written instructions of their responsibilities so they understand what they should do
3. Have a system to ensure that non-roadworthy vehicles are taken out of service
Could your processes be better?
Using software increases compliance & reduces risk in the case of an accident.
Are your processes robust and compliant?
Keeping you, your business, and drivers safe from prosecution/ fines?

25/12/2023

Reduce the waste from your waste management operations.
🔄 Efficiency Boost: Software tracking enhances efficiency and accuracy in waste management processes.
🔍 Comprehensive Solutions: Record your waste movements digitally reap the benefits of a full software product for all waste types.

22/12/2023

The power of Waste Tracking Software! 🌐✨
1️⃣ Operational Efficiency: Streamline waste management, let software/ digital systems take care of 85% of your data entry and record keeping, giving you more time to focus on other areas of your business operations
2️⃣ Cost Savings: Minimise trips, reduce vehicle downtime, improve fuel efficiency, and cut operational costs with software and real-time data
3️⃣ Environmental Conservation: Champion recycling, decrease landfill waste, and minimize the environmental impact of your waste operations

21/12/2023

Starting April 2025, mandatory digital waste tracking comes into force. Are you ‘mandatory digital waste tracking’ ready?! ♻️✨
Embrace the change before you’re forced to. UK waste companies will have to record all their waste movements digitally, by law from April 2025. What are some of the benefits for tracking your business’s waste operations, digitally?
🔄 Comprehensive Insight: See the full journey of your waste movements, cradle to grave.
📈 Effective Regulation: Support regulatory efforts for waste management and business duty of care compliance. Reduce admin time and management of physical documents/ tickets.
♻️ Circular Economy: Maximize resource value, moving towards a circular economy.
🚫 Combat Waste Crime: Limit waste criminals and safeguard legitimate businesses from illegal activities like mishandling, illegal exports, and fly tipping.
Together, let's pave the way for a sustainable future! 🌐🌿

20/12/2023

Produce waste? Here’s a list of carriers that can dispose of your waste materials for you:

🏛️ Your local council

♻️ Private waste and recycling businesses

🛢️ Scrap metal merchants

👷‍♂️ Waste contractors

Together, they play a crucial role in responsibly managing waste. ♻️✨