European Waste Catalogue codingYou must describe any waste your
site produces before you send it for recycling and
disposal.Classifying your waste will help you: decide how to handle
it complete the paperwork you must give waste contractors so they
can manage your waste - this is part of your duty of careYou will
need to meet additional requirements if you want to dispose of
hazardous waste.Your description must include: the waste
classification code, also referred to as LoW (List of Waste) or EWC
(European Waste Catalogue) code - you can find some common
classification codes below. whether its hazardous the type of
premises or business where the waste was produced the name of the
substance or substances the process that produced the waste a
chemical and physical analysis any special problems, requirements
or knowledge related to the wasteYou must consider all the waste
the site will produce. If you cant find a code for your waste,
check the technical guidance on waste - it also includes
information about waste classification, hazardous waste and waste
sampling.You must not use landfill waste acceptance criteria (WAC)
results for waste classification purposes.How to find out if your
waste is hazardousIn most cases you can check the waste code or
codes associated with your type of waste - itll have an asterisk if
its hazardous.Some wastes may have both hazardous and non-hazardous
entries, eg where one refers to the material containing dangerous
substances.In these cases, you must determine the wastes
composition and assess if it has hazardous properties or components
before you can classify it - check the manufacturers product safety
data sheets for this information.Many products include orange and
black danger symbols or red and white hazard pictograms to indicate
theyre hazardous - check the technical guidance on waste for more
information.Mixing wasteIts illegal to mix a hazardous waste with
either non-hazardous or another hazardous waste. Check how to mix
and store hazardous waste. You will usually need more than one code
if you store more than one type of non-hazardous waste in your
container.If you need more help, you can seek advice from a
specialist waste contractor before putting it into a skip or
container if youre not sure whether its hazardous or not.For more
information, contact the Environment
Agency.Enquiries:[email protected]:03708
506 506Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pmThe tables below list waste
codes for common construction and demolition waste. It is not
Comprehensive seek advice if you have any doubt (*) An asterisk at
the end of a code means the substance is hazardous.2. Construction
and demolition waste
Waste type
Waste statusWaste code
Insulation and asbestos materials
Insulation containing asbestos
Hazardous17-06-01*
Other insulation containing dangerous substances
Hazardous
17-06-03*
Other insulation materials
Non-hazardous
17-06-04
Other construction materials containing asbestos
Hazardous
17-06-05*
Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramicsThis list excludes
asbestos-containing materials - refer to the insulation and
asbestos materials table for any waste with asbestos.
ConcreteNon-hazardous17-01-01
Bricks
Non-hazardous
17-01-02
Tiles and ceramics
Non-hazardous
17-01-03
Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics (alone or in mixtures)
containing dangerous substances
Hazardous
17-01-06*
Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics in mixtures, containing no
dangerous substances
Non-hazardous
17-01-07
Wood, glass and plasticThis list excludes packaging wastes and
domestic type recyclables - refer to the packaging section for
related codes.
Wood untreated
Non-hazardous
17-02-01
Glass uncontaminated
Non-hazardous
17-02-02
Plastic - excludes packaging waste
Non-hazardous
17-02-03
Treated wood, glass, plastic (alone or in mixtures) containing
dangerous substances
Hazardous
17-02-04*
Bituminous mixtures, coal tar and tar
Bituminous mixtures containing coal tarHazardous17-03-01*
Other bituminous mixturesNon-hazardous17-03-02
Coal tar and tarred products
Hazardous
17-03-03*
Metallic waste, including cable
Copper, bronze and brass
Non-hazardous
17-04-01
Aluminium
Non-hazardous
17-04-02
Lead
Non-hazardous
17-04-03
Iron and steel
Non-hazardous
17-04-05
Tin
Non-hazardous
17-04-06
Mixed metals
Non-hazardous
17-04-07
Metals containing dangerous substances
Hazardous17-04-09*
Cables containing oil, coal tar and other dangerous
substancesHazardous17-04-10*
Other cables
Non-hazardous17-04-11
Soil, contaminated soil, stones and dredging spoilYou must be
able to prove that your waste doesnt contain any dangerous
substances to classify soil as non-hazardous - youll always need to
assess the soil before you hand it over to be collected. The
presence of any fragments of asbestos-containing material in the
soil results in a mixed hazardous waste - refer to the insulation
and asbestos materials table for more guidance.
Soil and stones containing dangerous substances
Hazardous
17-05-03*
Other soil and stones
Non-hazardous
17-05-04
Dredging spoil containing dangerous substances
Hazardous
17-05-05*
Other dredging spoil
Non-hazardous
17-05-06
Gypsum
Gypsum materials containing hazardous materials
Hazardous
17-08-01*
Other gypsum materials
Non-hazardous
17-08-02
Cement
Un-used or un-set cement
Hazardous
17-09-03*
Paints and varnishesPaints and varnishes of a type normally used
by householders can be classified under the codes indicated in
brackets if separated out from other waste.
Containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
Hazardous
08-01-11* (20-01-27*)
Not containing organic solvents or other dangerous
substancesNon-hazardous08-01-12(20-01-28)
Paint or varnish removerHazardous08-01-21*
Paint cansHazardousRefer to packaging waste and recyclables
section
Adhesives and sealantsAdhesives and sealants of a type normally
used by householders can be classified under the codes indicated in
brackets if separated out from other waste.
Containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
Hazardous08-04-09* (20-01-27*)
Not containing organic solvents or other dangerous
substancesNon-hazardous08-04-10 (20-01-28)
Adhesive or sealant containers
Hazardous
Refer to packaging waste and recyclables section
3. Packaging waste and recyclablesThe tables below list waste
codes for common packaging and domestic type recyclable
wastes.Containers must be empty to be classified as packaging
waste.
Waste TypeWaste StatusPlasticMetalPaper or
CardboardGlassTextiles
Clean packaging
Non-hazardous15-01-02
15-01-04
15-01-01
15-01-07
15-01-09
Other clean material, unmixed excluding packaging
Non-hazardous20-01-39
20-01-40
20-01-01
20-01-02
20-01-11
Mixed clean material including Packaging
Non-hazardous
15-01-02 and20-01-39
15-01-04 and20-01-40
15-01-01 and20-01-01
15-01-07 and20-01-02
15-01-09 and20-01-10
Empty packaging contaminated with residues of dangerous
substances eg paint cans, intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) and
drums
Hazardous15-01-10*15-01-10*15-01-10*15-01-10*15-01-10*
Empty packaging contaminated with residues of non-dangerous
substances
Non-hazardous15-01-02
15-01-04
15-01-01
15-01-07
15-01-09
4. Electronic and electrical equipmentThe tables below list
waste codes for batteries, lightbulbs and electrical devices. You
can find additional codes for other waste and advice on how to
apply these codes in the technical guidance on waste.Youll need to
include all relevant classification codes if you place electrical
devices that would be assigned different codes in the same
container.
Batteries
Waste TypeWaste StatusHousehold TypeIndus trial or
commercial
Lead acid (vehicle)Hazardous16-06-01*16-06-01*
Lead acid (other)Hazardous20-01-33*16-06-01*
Nickel-CadmiumHazardous20-01-33*16-06-02*
Mercury containingHazardous20-01-33*16-06-03*
AlkalineNon-hazardous20-01-3416-06-04
Other - Lithium or Lithium ionNon-hazardous20-01-3416-06-05
Mixed batteries - unsortedHazardous20-01-33*Not allowed
Lightbulbs and lamps
Fluorescent tubes and low energy - excluding
LEDHazardous20-01-21*16-02-13*
LED, halogen and incandescentNon-hazardous20-01-3616-02-14
Televisions, laptop computers, tablets and mobile phones with
screensHazardous components may include any of the
following:activated glass phosphors; CRT; fluorescent backlight;
printed circuit boards containing nickel;capacitors; Ni-Cd
batteries for portable devices
Cathode ray tube (CRT) flatscreen (plasma or
LCD),Hazardous20-01-35*16-02-13*
Laptop computers, tablets and mobile phones with
screensHazardous20-01-35*Not applicable
Fridges, freezers, chillers and air-conditioning units Hazardous
components may include any of the following: foam - flammable
hydrocarbons or ozone depleting substances motors and pumps
containing oil cooling agents printed circuit boards containing
nickel
Containing ozone-depleting substances as foam blowing agents or
coolantsHazardous20-01-23*16-02-11*
OtherHazardous20-01-35*16-02-13*
Other white goodsHazardous components may include any of the
following:motors and pumps containing oil printed circuit boards
containing nickel capacitors
White goods - eg washing machines, dishwashers and tumble driers
-with hazardous componentsHazardous20-01-35*16-02-13*
White goods without hazardous
componentsNon-hazardous20-01-3616-02-14
Other devicesHazardous components may include any of the
following: printed circuit boards motors pumps some batteries lamps
and bulbs display screens capacitors ink or toner cartridges
asbestos mercury switchesExamples of electrical devices which may
have hazardous components include: cameras - excluding single use
power tools lawn mowers chain saws hedge trimmers photocopiers
projectors computer towers microwaves printers
With hazardous componentsHazardous20-01-35*16-02-13*
Without any hazardous components
5. Vehicle and oily wastesThe tables below list waste codes for
common wastes produced by vehicle maintenance and dismantling
activities. You must not mix any of the following fluids: mineral
oils cooking oils halogenated oils brake fluids anti-freeze washer
fluids oily waters
Vehicle and other oils
Waste typeWaste statusContains PCBsMineral-based and
chlorinatedMineral-based and non-chlorinatedSyntheticReadily bio
degradable oilsOther oils
Hydraulic
oilsHazardous13-01-01*13-01-09*13-01-10*13-01-11*13-01-12*13-01-13*
Engine, gear and lubricating
oilsHazardousn/a13-02-04*13-02-05*13-02-06*13-02-07*13-02-08*
Insulating and transmission oils
Hazardous13-03-01*13-03-06*13-03-07*13-03-08*13-03-09*13-03-10*
