Route-based services, variable volume structures, and a host of regulatory particularities are characteristic of the waste management sector. When it comes to rolling out e-invoicing, EN 16931 therefore meets workflows that can be translated into clearly delineated line items only to a limited extent. Services arise along routes involving different waste types, containers, and volumes, while weighing slips and consignment notes are often maintained in separate systems. At the same time, differentiated pricing logic—for example, by weight, waste type, or additional services—gives rise to complex billing structures. On top of this come municipal fee models and statutory frameworks that differ markedly from conventional invoicing logic. In addition, heterogeneous customer requirements and IT systems make consistent, end-to-end digital processing more difficult.

The “Waste Management” Industry Center starts precisely with these practical questions. Companies from various areas of the sector, from municipal operations to private-sector waste management providers, contribute their concrete application scenarios. In cooperation with the industry association and solution providers, these are analyzed systematically and translated into a structured catalog of requirements. The aim is to develop viable implementation recommendations that do justice to the specific conditions of the waste management industry. Participating companies ensure that their operational requirements are addressed in a targeted way, while the results serve the entire sector as practical guidance for the implementation of e-invoicing.

Key Focus Areas

Structuring route-based services and variable volumes

Integrating weighing, consignment, and proof-of-disposal data into the e-invoice

Representing complex pricing logic by waste type, weight, and service

Accounting for municipal fee models and legal particularities

Harmonizing heterogeneous IT systems and parallel billing worlds