EWC Code Finder
Search for the correct European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code for your waste type. Every Waste Transfer Note requires an EWC code.
Mixed municipal waste (general office/commercial waste)
Paper and cardboard
Plastics
Metals
Glass
Biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste
Edible oil and fat
Discarded electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
Bulky waste (furniture, large items)
Paper and cardboard packaging
Plastic packaging
Wooden packaging
Metallic packaging
Mixed packaging
Glass packaging
Mixed concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics
Wood (construction)
Plastic (construction)
Mixed metals (construction)
Mixed construction and demolition waste
Fluorescent tubes and mercury-containing waste
Batteries (lead, nickel-cadmium, mercury)
WEEE containing hazardous components
Waste paint containing organic solvents
Other engine, gear and lubricating oils
Equipment containing CFCs
Lead batteries
About EWC codes
European Waste Catalogue codes classify waste into standardised categories. They're required on every Waste Transfer Note in the UK under the List of Wastes Regulations.
Read our full guide: EWC Codes Explained: How to Classify Your Business Waste
Auto-classify your waste with WasteProof
WasteProof assigns EWC codes to your waste streams and includes them on digital WTNs automatically.