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Waste Types

Before you start

This article provides an overview of managing Waste Types within Paperwork. Waste Types are used to classify different types of waste for identification and reporting purposes.

Completely optional

Waste Types is a purely optional area of Paperwork. It comes down to individual organisations' business logic whether or not it is used.

Understanding Waste Types

Waste Types in Dsposal's Paperwork include the following information:

  • Waste Type Name: The name or identifier for the waste type.
  • Description: A brief description explaining the characteristics or details of the waste type.

Adding a Waste Type

  1. Click on the "Add Waste Type" button.
  2. Enter the required information in the provided fields:
  3. Waste Type Name: Provide a name or identifier for the waste type.
  4. Description: Optionally, add a description for the waste type.
  5. Click "Submit" to save the new waste type.

Managing Waste Types

Organisations can manage Waste Types by:

  • Adding new waste types: Define new waste types to classify different types of waste.
  • Editing existing waste types: Modify information such as name or description.
  • Archiving waste types: Mark waste types that are no longer in use or relevant.

Uses

Waste Types help in accurately classifying and reporting different types of waste within Paperwork.