European Waste Classification for Statistics, issue 2012

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Description The European Waste Classification, issue 2012 (EWC) is a harmonised, non-exhaustive list of waste types. Each waste type is assigned a ‘‘six digit’’ code made up of three ‘‘two digit’’ sub-codes. Broadly speaking, the catalogue describes the type of process, industry or sector from which a waste type arises. The catalogue was developed by the European Union in order to provide a standard framework
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Contact Person Weinert, Hans-Jörg

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