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 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.
19 12 11* — other wastes (including mixtures of materials) from mechanical treatment of waste containing hazardous substances
EWC / LoW 19 12 11*
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.
19 12 12 — other wastes (including mixtures of materials) from mechanical treatment of wastes other than those mentioned in 19 12 11
EWC / LoW 19 12 12
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.
19 13 02 — solid wastes from soil remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 01
EWC / LoW 19 13 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.
19 13 04 — sludges from soil remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 03
EWC / LoW 19 13 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.
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.
19 13 06 — sludges from groundwater remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 05
EWC / LoW 19 13 06
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.
19 13 07* — aqueous liquid wastes and aqueous concentrates from groundwater remediation containing hazardous substances
EWC / LoW 19 13 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.
19 13 08 — aqueous liquid wastes and aqueous concentrates from groundwater remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 07
EWC / LoW 19 13 08
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 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.
20 01 08 — biodegradable kitchen and canteen waste
EWC / LoW 20 01 08
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
20 01 21* — fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste
EWC / LoW 20 01 21*
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 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.
