eANV (elektronisches Abfallnachweisverfahren)

How the eANV works

The basis is the Verification Ordinance (Nachweisverordnung) under the Circular Economy Act. Since April 1, 2010, evidence of the disposal of hazardous waste have been kept electronically nationwide. These include disposal certificates, which prove in advance that a disposal route is permissible, as well as accompanying and acceptance documents for each individual transport. The data runs via a common communication platform of the federal states.

Document	Purpose
Disposal certificate	Proves in advance that a waste may be lawfully disposed of at a facility
Accompanying document	Accompanies the individual transport from the producer to the facility
Acceptance document	Proves the handover, for example of small quantities to a collector

What this means for companies

Anyone who produces no more than two tonnes of hazardous waste per year is considered a small-quantity producer and is exempt from parts of the verification obligation. The handover is then generally documented via an acceptance document issued by the collector. Whether and how the eANV applies to your old devices depends on waste type, quantity and disposal route. For waste electrical equipment, the rules of the ElektroG additionally apply. The legal status corresponds to the status as of 10/2026. This entry does not replace legal advice.

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Frequently asked questions about the eANV

What does eANV stand for?

For electronic waste verification procedure. Since 2010 it has replaced the paper forms for evidence on hazardous waste.

Do I need a signature card for the eANV?

Anyone who takes part in the procedure signs the documents with a qualified electronic signature. Small-quantity producers who dispose via a collector are often not affected.

Does the eANV apply to old computers?

Only if they are classified as hazardous waste and a verification obligation exists. The waste code, the quantity and the disposal route are decisive.

What is a small-quantity producer under the eANV?

Anyone who produces no more than two tonnes of hazardous waste per year is considered a small-quantity producer. They are exempt from parts of the verification obligation. The handover is then generally documented via an acceptance document issued by the collector.

What is the difference between an accompanying document and a disposal certificate?

The disposal certificate proves in advance that a waste may be lawfully disposed of at a facility. The accompanying document, by contrast, accompanies the individual transport from the producer to the facility. Both documents are kept electronically in the eANV.