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Waste Thesaurus API
Search and browse all 842 European Waste Catalogue codes with AI-powered semantic search. Classify waste accurately with natural language queries, autocomplete suggestions, and our custom-built thesaurus of 15,000+ keywords.
Capabilities
Features
Natural Language Search
Find the right EWC code by describing waste in plain English. Our AI-powered semantic search understands intent, not just keywords.
Browse the Catalogue
Explore the full EWC hierarchy — chapters, sub-chapters, and codes — with rich descriptions and hazardous waste flags.
Autocomplete
Provide fast, responsive typeahead suggestions as users type, perfect for waste classification forms and search inputs.
Hazardous Filtering
Quickly identify hazardous waste codes and filter results to show only hazardous or non-hazardous entries.
Applications
Use Cases
Waste Management Software
Integrate accurate waste classification into your platform so users can find and assign the correct EWC codes without specialist knowledge.
Council Waste Portals
Help residents and businesses identify the right waste category when booking collections or reporting fly-tipping.
Environmental Compliance
Embed waste code lookup into compliance workflows to ensure duty of care documentation references the correct EWC codes.
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