🗑️ Comprehensive Guide to EWC Codes for Exeter Waste's services

Proper waste classification is crucial for legal compliance and environmental responsibility. Below is a detailed list of waste types handled by Exeter Waste, along with their corresponding EWC codes and descriptions.

🏠 Domestic & Household Waste

  • General Household Waste

    • EWC Code: 20 03 01

    • Description: Mixed municipal waste from households and similar commercial, industrial, and institutional sources.

  • Furniture (e.g., sofas, beds, armchairs)

    • EWC Code: 20 03 07

    • Description: Bulky waste items from households.

  • Mattresses

    • EWC Code: 20 03 07

    • Description: Bulky waste items from households.

  • Carpets & Underlay

    • EWC Code: 20 01 11

    • Description: Textiles from separately collected fractions.

  • Vinyl Flooring

    • EWC Code: 17 02 03

    • Description: Plastic materials from construction and demolition waste.

🏗️ Construction & DIY Waste

  • Mixed Construction Waste

    • EWC Code: 17 09 04

    • Description: Mixed construction and demolition waste not otherwise specified.

  • Hardcore (e.g., bricks, tiles, ceramics)

    • EWC Code: 17 01 07

    • Description: Mixtures of concrete, bricks, tiles, and ceramics not containing hazardous substances.

  • Ceramic Tiles

    • EWC Code: 17 01 03

    • Description: Tiles and ceramics from construction and demolition waste.

  • Plasterboard & Gypsum

    • EWC Code: 17 08 02

    • Description: Gypsum-based construction materials other than those containing hazardous substances.

  • Insulation Materials

    • EWC Code: 17 06 04

    • Description: Insulation materials other than those mentioned in 17 06 01 and 17 06 03.

  • Soil & Rubble

    • EWC Code: 17 05 04

    • Description: Soil and stones not containing hazardous substances.

🌿 Garden & Green Waste

  • Garden Waste (e.g., grass, leaves, branches)

    • EWC Code: 20 02 01

    • Description: Biodegradable waste from gardens and parks.

  • Soil

    • EWC Code: 20 02 02

    • Description: Soil and stones from garden and park waste.

♻️ Recyclables & Packaging

  • Cardboard

    • EWC Code: 15 01 01

    • Description: Paper and cardboard packaging waste.

  • Plastic Packaging

    • EWC Code: 15 01 02

    • Description: Plastic packaging waste.

  • Glass

    • EWC Code: 15 01 07

    • Description: Glass packaging waste.

  • Polystyrene

    • EWC Code: 15 01 06

    • Description: Mixed packaging waste, including polystyrene.

  • Dry Mixed Recycling (DMR)

    • EWC Code: 20 03 01

    • Description: Mixed municipal waste, including recyclables.

🖥️ Electrical & Electronic Waste (WEEE)

  • Fridges/Freezers

    • EWC Code: 20 01 23*

    • Description: Discarded equipment containing ozone-depleting substances (hazardous).

  • Televisions/Monitors

    • EWC Code: 20 01 35*

    • Description: Discarded electrical and electronic equipment containing hazardous components.

  • General WEEE

    • EWC Code: 20 01 36

    • Description: Discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and 20 01 23.

🪵 Wood & Timber

  • Wood (Uncontaminated)

    • EWC Code: 17 02 01

    • Description: Wood from construction and demolition waste.

  • Wood (Contaminated with hazardous substances)

    • EWC Code: 17 02 04*

    • Description: Wood containing hazardous substances.

🏢 Commercial & Industrial Waste

  • Mixed Commercial Waste

    • EWC Code: 20 03 01

    • Description: Mixed municipal waste from commercial activities.

  • Packaging Waste (Mixed)

    • EWC Code: 15 01 06

    • Description: Mixed packaging materials.

  • PVC & uPVC Materials

    • EWC Code: 17 02 03

    • Description: Plastic materials from construction and demolition waste.

⚠️ Important Notes

  • Hazardous Waste Identification: Codes marked with an asterisk (*) denote hazardous waste, which requires special handling and disposal procedures.

  • Accurate Classification: Ensure that waste is accurately classified to comply with the UK's Duty of Care regulations. Misclassification can lead to legal penalties and environmental harm.

  • Consultation: If uncertain about the classification of specific waste items, consult with a waste management professional or refer to the GOV.UK waste classification guidance.

For more detailed information on waste classification and to ensure compliance with current regulations, you may refer to the following resources:

  • European Waste Catalogue (EWC) - NetRegs

  • Waste Classification: Technical Guidance WM3 - GOV.UK

  • EWC Codes - Waste Support

By adhering to proper waste classification practices, Exeter Waste ensures environmentally responsible waste management and compliance with legal standards. If you have any questions or need assistance with waste disposal, feel free to contact us through our website or call us directly.