EWC Code 03 03 08

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 03 03 08 describes waste that as wastes from sorting of paper and cardboard destined for recycling and is classed as a Absolute Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

03 03 08

Description

wastes from sorting of paper and cardboard destined for recycling

Entry Type

Absolute Non-hazardous

A waste that is not listed with an asterisk and does not have any link to a mirror or absolute hazardous entry is automatically not hazardous.

An EWC Code is a six-digit code used to identify waste as listed in the European Waste Catalogue. It is formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example 12 34 56. It identifies and classifies waste into categories according to how these wastes have been produced. It adequately describes the waste being transported, handled or treated. It can also be referred as a LoW Code (List of Waste Code). Read "What is an EWC Code?" from more information.

Chapter

03

Description

Wastes from wood processing and the production of panels and furniture, pulp, paper and cardboard

Sub-Chapter

03 03

Description

wastes from pulp, paper and cardboard production and processing

Examples of EWC Code 03 03 08

Twine Strapping String Cord Metal Straps Staples Reject Cardboard Reject Paper Reject Paper Pulp Discarded Cardboard Discarded Paper Discarded Paper Pulp Corrugated Cardboard Corrugated Fibreboard Double Wall Box Corrugated Carton