Classify different types of waste
Guidance on how to identify and classify waste before you send it for recycling or disposal.
Overview of your responsibilites
Technical guidance: WM3
The WM3 document provides technical guidance on waste classification. Its Appendix A includes the waste classification codes, also referred to as LoW (List of Waste) or EWC (European Waste Catalogue) codes, for hazardous and non hazardous waste.
Construction and demolition waste
This guide gives a summary of common waste codes for construction and demolition waste.
Electrical and electronic equipment
These guides give a summary of how to classify electrical and electronic equipment, with common waste codes.
Healthcare and related wastes
This guide gives a summary of common waste codes for healthcare and related wastes.
Packaging waste and recyclables
This guide gives a summary of common waste codes for packaging waste and recyclables.
Vehicle and oily wastes
These guides give a summary of how to classify vehicles and oily wastes, with common waste codes.
Wastes from mechanical treatment
This guide gives a summary of common waste codes for wastes from mechanical treatment.
Hazardous waste and POPs
What you must do if you classify waste as hazardous.
Waste export and import
Guidance on the controls that apply if you transport waste out of or into England, and how to classify waste as part of this process.