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EWC code finder
Search the full List of Waste - more than 850 European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes - by keyword or by code. See each code in its chapter and sub-chapter context, and whether it is hazardous, shown by the asterisk on the entry. It is free and there is no signup.
Start typing to search the List of Waste. Try a material (“plasterboard”), a process (“construction”), or a code (“17 09”).
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What is an EWC code?
An EWC code is a six-digit code from the List of Waste (the European Waste Catalogue) that classifies a type of waste. You need the right code to complete waste transfer and consignment notes correctly.
How do I find the right EWC code?
Type a keyword that describes the waste, such as 'mixed construction' or 'waste oil', or type a code directly. The finder returns matching entries with their chapter context and hazard status.
Which EWC codes are hazardous?
Hazardous entries are marked with an asterisk in the List of Waste. The finder flags these clearly so you know when a movement needs a hazardous waste consignment note rather than a standard transfer note.
What do the chapter numbers mean?
The first two digits are the chapter, which groups waste by the industry or process it comes from. The finder shows the chapter and sub-chapter so you can confirm a code fits your waste stream.
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