EWC Chapters

01

Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, and physical and chemical treatment of minerals

02

Wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, food preparation and processing

03

Wastes from wood processing and the production of panels and furniture, pulp, paper and cardboard

04

Wastes from the leather, fur and textile industries

05

Wastes from petroleum refining, natural gas purification and pyrolytic treatment of coal

06

Wastes from inorganic chemical processes

07

Wastes from organic chemical processes

08

Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks

09

Wastes from the photographic industry

10

Wastes from thermal processes

11

Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials, non-ferrous hydrometallurgy

12

Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics

13

Oil wastes and wastes of liquid fuels (except edible oils, and those in chapters 05, 12 and 19)

14

Waste organic solvents, refrigerants and propellants (except 07 and 08)

15

Waste packaging, absorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective clothing not otherwise specified

16

Wastes not otherwise specified in the list

17

Construction and demolition wastes (including excavated soil from contaminated sites)

18

Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)

19

Wastes from waste management facilities, off-site waste water treatment plants and the preparation of water intended for human consumption and water for industrial use

20

Municipal wastes (household waste and similar commercial, industrial and institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions