This reference index contains all 842 six-digit entries in the WM3 GB waste-classification reference. An asterisk identifies a hazardous entry. Mirror entries need the relevant hazardous-property assessment before the correct member of the pair can be selected. Code selection is based on the activity and process that produced the waste, not simply on words that happen to match a description.
Waste classification is separate from dangerous-goods transport classification and from a receiving facility’s acceptance checks. WM3 GB applies in England, Scotland and Wales; Northern Ireland uses its own WM3 version and regulatory arrangements.
Search by waste description or six-digit code. Spaces and hyphens are accepted. Chapter and WM3 entry-type filters narrow the list, but code selection still depends on the activity and process that produced the waste.
Waste origin: the business activity and process that produced the material.
Composition: known substances, contaminants and representative analysis where available.
Code information: the full six-digit entry and any hazardous asterisk shown in existing records.
Waste movement: quantity, container type and the documentation required before collection.
Reference sources for the waste code library
These sources explain the WM3 classification framework, legal responsibilities for waste classification and general pollution-prevention duties. They are reference material only. The correct classification depends on the waste itself and the jurisdiction in which it is produced.
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is a WM3 absolute non-hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the non-hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute non-hazardous entry. Confirm that the waste fits this entry rather than another description.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is a WM3 absolute non-hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the non-hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute non-hazardous entry. Confirm that the waste fits this entry rather than another description.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 06 06* — separately collected electrolyte from batteries and accumulators
EWC / LoW 16 06 06*
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 07 09* — wastes containing other hazardous substances
EWC / LoW 16 07 09*
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 08 02* — spent catalysts containing hazardous transition metals or hazardous transition metal compounds
EWC / LoW 16 08 02*
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 08 03 — spent catalysts containing transition metals or transition metal compounds not otherwise specified
EWC / LoW 16 08 03
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 08 07* — spent catalysts contaminated with hazardous substances
EWC / LoW 16 08 07*
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 09 01* — permanganates, for example potassium permanganate
EWC / LoW 16 09 01*
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 09 02* — chromates, for example potassium chromate, potassium or sodium dichromate
EWC / LoW 16 09 02*
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 09 03* — peroxides, for example hydrogen peroxide
EWC / LoW 16 09 03*
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 09 04* — oxidising substances, not otherwise specified
EWC / LoW 16 09 04*
This is a WM3 absolute hazardous entry. For waste that fits the official description and source activity, the hazardous status is fixed; waste from a different source or of a different type may require another code.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
WM3 identifies this as an absolute hazardous entry. Confirm the waste fits the description and source activity.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 10 02 — aqueous liquid wastes other than those mentioned in 16 10 01
EWC / LoW 16 10 02
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 10 04 — aqueous concentrates other than those mentioned in 16 10 03
EWC / LoW 16 10 04
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 11 01* — carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing hazardous substances
EWC / LoW 16 11 01*
This is the hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, and the relevant hazardous-property assessment is needed to decide between the mirror entries.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
16 11 02 — carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 01
EWC / LoW 16 11 02
This is the non-hazardous side of a WM3 mirror entry. The source and official description must fit, with the relevant assessment supporting use of the non-hazardous entry.
WM3 reference information. A matching description alone does not establish the correct classification for a particular waste.
Waste classification notes
This is the non-hazardous side of a mirror entry. The actual composition and assessment determine which entry applies.
The correct List of Waste code depends on the activity and process that produced the waste and, where required, the evidence supporting its classification.
