EWC code lookup
Search the full European Waste Catalogue. Find the right 6-digit classification code for your waste transfer note. Over 800 codes, all searchable, all free.
Search the European Waste Catalogue
Find the 6-digit List of Waste code for your transfer note, with recyclability and handling notes.
How to use this tool
- Search by what the waste is (plasterboard, wood, mixed construction) or by code.
- Narrow by chapter if you know the source, for example 17 for construction and demolition.
- Copy the code or use it straight in a transfer note. Codes ending in * are hazardous.
Codes follow the List of Waste (England) Regulations 2005. Mirror entries need assessment against EA guidance WM3. Guidance only, not legal advice.
How it works
How to use EWC codes
Every waste transfer note in the UK must include at least one EWC code to classify the waste being moved. Here is how to find the right one.
Search for your waste type
Type a description like "concrete", "plasterboard", or "food waste" into the search bar above. You can also search by 6-digit code if you know it.
Find the right 6-digit code
Each waste type has a specific 6-digit EWC code. Codes ending with * are hazardous and have stricter disposal requirements. Choose the code that best matches your waste.
Add it to your waste transfer note
Click "Use in WTN" to pre-fill a free waste transfer note with your selected code. Every WTN must include at least one EWC code to be legally compliant.
Quick reference
Most common EWC codes
These are the EWC codes used most often on waste transfer notes in the UK. Click any code to use it in a free WTN.
Need help choosing the right code?
Our guide explains how EWC codes work, how to pick the right one for your waste type, and what happens if you get it wrong.
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