European Waste Catalogue

The European Waste Catalogue (EWC) is the standard coding system for waste industry

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Your comprehensive reference for all the codes.

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= Always Hazardous

= Potentially Hazardous (requiring assessment)

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Our dedicated customer service team is ready to assist you with all aspects of your waste management journey.

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FAQ

Are Waste Management Facilities ISO accredited?

Yes. We are ISO 45001, 14001 & 9001 accredited.

Can you provide detailed data for management and auditing?

Yes. Waste Management Facilities have a comprehensive reporting suite that allows the detailed breakdown of all the services we supply, including CO₂e data for transport and final processing.

Reports are available, on demand, from our customer waste portal or via an account manager, who can discuss your reporting requirements.

How do you record recycling data?

We follow the current government standards for waste reporting, including our recycling data. Our categories are:

Reuse
Recycle (Open Loop)
Recycle (Closed Loop)
Digestion (anaerobic)
Composting
Combustion