CNAE Brazil 38.3—Material recovery

Where 38.3 sits

1. E Water, sewage, waste management activities and decontamination
2. 38 Collection, treatment and disposal of waste; recovery of materials
3. 38.3 Material recovery

Contains 3 narrower codes

• 38.31-9 Recovery of metallic materials
• 38.32-7 Recovery of plastic materials
• 38.39-4 Recovery of materials not previously specified

What 38.3 includes

• This group includes the recovery of discarded materials obtained by separating and sorting mixed materials using waste conveyors or other separation methods (e.g., paper, plastics, discarded beverage cans, and metals).
• Material recovery processes involve the separation and transformation of scrap and waste into secondary raw materials through compaction, chemical and physical treatments, etc., allowing for further processing. The products obtained through material recovery are used in industry.
• This group also includes waste treatment carried out by composting plants, resulting in a compost used for soil fertilization.

38.3 in other systems