The European Waste Catalogue Codes are used for the classification of all wastes and hazardous wastes and are designed to form a consistent waste classification system across the EU. They form the basis for all national and international waste reporting obligations, such as those associated with waste licences and permits, the National Waste Database and the transport of waste.

EWC Code Search:

• Search by Code
  • Open: EWC Code List
  • Enter the 6 digit EWC Code into the search bar – please do not use spaces
  • i.e. 130503* (you don’t have to enter the asterix *)

• Search by Text
  • Open: EWC Code List
  • Enter one or all of the words from the text into the search bar
  • Interceptor

• Search via the Sidebar
  • Enter the 6 digit EWC Code into the sidebar’s search bar – please do not use spaces
  • i.e. 130503* (you don’t have to enter the asterix *)

The presence of an asterix * at the end of the code indicates the material is classified as Hazardous.

The EWC Code Search is also available on our FREE App in iTunes.