ISIC 3812—Collection of hazardous waste

Where 3812 sits

1. E Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
2. 38 Waste collection, treatment and disposal, and recovery activities
3. 381 Waste collection activities
4. 3812 Collection of hazardous waste

What 3812 includes

• This class includes the collection of hazardous waste, e.g. explosive, oxidizing, flammable, toxic, irritant, carcinogenic, corrosive, infectious and other substances and preparations harmful for human health and environment. The activities may also include identification, treatment, packaging and labelling of waste for the purposes of transport
• Collection of hazardous waste, such as: • used oil from ships or garages, • bio-hazardous waste • used batteries • hazardous waste of animal origin • nuclear waste • collection of expired pharmaceuticals
• Operation of waste transfer facilities for hazardous waste

What 3812 excludes

• Collection of non-hazardous waste, see 3811
• Operation of landfills for the disposal of hazardous waste and permanent storage of hazardous waste , see 3821
• Remediation and clean up of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil or ground water, e.g. asbestos removal, see 3900

3812 in other systems