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The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) is a list of descriptions that classifies waste into categories according to how these wastes have been produced. These ewc codes are required to be used when completing duty of care waste transfer notes and hazardous waste consignment note documentation under current legislation guidelines.

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Search for EWC codes using words in the Catalogue which describe your waste material.

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01 - Exploration, mining, quarrying and mineral treatment

02 - Agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, food processing

03 - Wood processing, furniture, pulp, paper and cardboard production

04 - Wastes from leather, fur and textile industries

05 - Petroleum, gas and coal refining

06 - Inorganic chemical processes

07 - Organic chemical processes

08 - Manufacture, supply and use of coatings, adhesives, sealants and printing inks

09 - Photographic industry

10 - Thermal processes

11 - Chemical surface treatment of metals and other materials

12 - Shaping and surface treatment of metals and plastics

13 - Oil liquid fuel waste

14 - Organic solvents, refrigerants and propellants

15 - Packaging, absorbents, wiping cloths and filters

16 - Other industrial wastes

17 - Construction and demolition wastes

18 - Health care wastes

19 - Waste facility and water treatment waste

20 - Municipal wastes

Please be aware that any information derived from this search facility is provided in good faith based on the most recent EA guidance. Cleansing Service Group Ltd do not accept any liability for any enforcement action that may be taken as a result of relying on, or in relation to any information obtained from this facility and/or the use of any codes within.

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