Introduction Do you know what type of waste your business is producing? This guide will help you find a description and EWC code for your waste materials. Please note that this is not an exhaustive list of waste materials, but the most common waste streams produced by our customers. For more information please get in touch with us via customercare@jwswaste.co.uk or by calling 0161 737 4545. General Waste 3 Recyclates 4 Construction Waste 6 Hazardous Waste 8 Food Waste 10 2 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
General Waste Recyclable/non-recyclable waste should be separate to improve recycling/recovery value Household Waste 20 03 01 Plastics, wrappers, containers, textiles minimum food waste. Furniture 20 03 07 Packaging 15 01 06 Chairs, tables, chest of drawers, bed frames (if these are wood/metal) no electrical items as WEEE waste must be segregated (see: Hazardous Waste, page 9). Food wrappers and containers with food residue. Empty boxes, bubble wrap, sorted cardboard, clingfilm, hard plastics, polystyrene. No hazardous waste / packaging that previously contained hazardous substances. Non-Recyclable Waste 17 09 04 20 03 01 20 03 07 Ceiling tiles, roof felt, vinyl, rubber, AstroTurf, insulation, foam, fibre glass, carpet, carpet tiles, laminated/shatterproof glass and polystyrene. Bulky items such as mattresses and sofas. 3 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Recyclates Waste types must be segregated or this will be classed as General Waste Cardboard 20 01 01 Clean, dry cardboard with no contamination, food residue, or rubble dust. Mixed Paper & Cardboard 20 01 01 Clean, dry paper, mixed paper, or paper and cardboard. No contamination, hazardous waste, or residues. Please note that cardboard generally has more value if collected separately. Clean rigid plastics such as bread/cake trays, drink crates, clean and Mixed Rigid Plastics 20 01 39 empty 5/25 litre containers (no haz labels), wheelie bins (all metal castors removed), and HDPE No films, polystyrene, strapping, food trays or PVC. HDPE Bottles 20 01 39 Clean HDPE natural bottles. Must be empty and washed out. No contamination, hazardous waste or residues. Mixed Bottles 20 02 39 Clean HDPE natural bottles and PET drinks bottles. Must be empty and washed. No contamination, hazardous waste or residues. 4 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Recyclates Waste types must be segregated or this will be classed as General Waste Mixed Cans & Bottles 20 01 39 Clean, metal cans and plastic bottles only. Must be empty and no contamination with any other waste materials. Mixed Cans 20 01 40 Clean steel and/or aluminium cans. Containers must be empty and washed out. Clean, empty glass (no liquids) small amounts of contamination are Glass 20 01 02 accepted. Metal or plastic collars on bottles or jars and labels on bottles or jars are accepted. Mixed Card & Film 15 01 06 Clean, dry paper, cardboard and large sortable pieces of LDPE film. Dry Mixed Recyclates (DMR) 15 01 06 Plastic bottles and cups, cans and milk bottles. Clean, dry paper and cardboard. Clingfilm and shrink wrap. No food residues/liquids or contamination. Clean, dry polythene film clear and coloured. Grade 98/2 only all LDPE Film 20 01 39 other grades of film are based on market conditions and may be classed as general waste. Speak to us for advice. 5 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Construction Waste Waste types must be segregated or it will be classed as either non-recyclable construction or mixed construction Mixed Construction 17 09 04 Can include bricks, concrete, soil, ceramic tiles, glass (nonlaminated/shatterproof), PVC windows and frames, sheet glass, metal, wood, green waste (no roots or trunks over 20 inches in diameter), clean cardboard, rigid plastics. Hardcore 17 01 07 Bricks, concrete, ceramic tiles. Plasterboard 17 08 02 Must be clean and on its own in a separate container, with no contamination or hazardous waste. Not foil backed. Green Waste 20 02 01 No soil and no roots or trunks over 20 inches in diameter as these are required to be segregated. 6 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Construction Waste Waste types must be segregated or it will be classed as either non-recyclable construction or mixed construction Wood (Grades A-C) 17 02 01 No sawdust, contamination with other waste materials or hazardous waste. Metal 17 04 07 Segregated from other waste materials, with no contamination or hazardous waste. Non-Recyclable Construction Waste 17 09 04 Ceiling tiles, roof felt, vinyl, rubber, AstroTurf, insulation, foam, fibre glass, carpet, carpet tiles, laminated/shatterproof glass and polystyrene. Inert 17 05 04 Soils, stone and sand. Tarmac over 6 month old. Bricks, concrete and ceramic tiles. 7 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Hazardous Waste All hazardous waste materials must be segregated into separate, clearly labelled containers and hold a current Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Hazardous Waste is subject to an EA Consignment Note Fee Paint Tins 15 01 11* Solvent based paint tins Mastic Tubes 15 01 10* Aerosols 16 05 04* Expanding and non-expanding aerosols Thinners & Solvents (Packaging) 15 01 10* Waste Oil 13 02 05* Filter materials, absorbents, wiping cloths, contaminated protective clothing, oily rags. Fire Extinguishers 20 01 23* Waste Electrical Equipment 20 01 35* Electrical equipment containing dangerous substances e.g. TVs, computer screens, cables with plugs, domestic appliances and components removed from discarded equipment. 8 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Hazardous Waste All hazardous waste materials must be segregated into separate, clearly labelled containers and hold a current Materials Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Hazardous Waste is subject to an EA Consignment Note Fee Alkaline Batteries 16 06 04* Lead Batteries 16 06 01* Liquid Paint & Adhesive Contaminated Spills Materials 20 01 27* Paints, inks, adhesives and resins containing dangerous substances. 15 02 02* For example spill mats and granules Tyres 16 01 03* Fridges 20 01 23* Liquid Solvents 20 01 13* Asbestos 17 06 05* Bonded asbestos only, segregated from other waste materials. Required double wrapping in plastic. 9 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
Food Waste The below waste types can go into the same waste container Leftover Food 20 01 08 Plate scrapings, unwanted food no liquids Tea Bags & Coffee Grounds 20 01 08 Tea bags and naked coffee grounds only no packaging Meat & Fish 20 01 08 Cooked or uncooked meat and fish Dairy Products 20 01 08 Dairy products, no liquids Fruits & Vegetables 20 01 08 Can include peelings & offcuts no liquids General Food Waste 20 01 08 Can include eggs, bread, cakes, pasta and rice no liquids 10 QM_0662_CM_V2 10.04.18
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