SBI 38.12.0—Collection of hazardous waste

Where 38.12.0 sits

1. E Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
2. 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities
3. 38.1 Waste collection
4. 38.12 Collection of hazardous waste
5. 38.12.0 Collection of hazardous waste

What 38.12.0 includes

• This subclass covers the collection of hazardous waste (e.g. explosive, oxidizing, flammable, toxic, irritating, carcinogenic, corrosive, infectious substances) and preparations harmful to human health and the environment. The activities may also include the identification, treatment, packaging, and labelling of waste for transport purposes.
• Collection of hazardous waste, e.g.: • waste oil from ships or garages • paint and varnish • biohazardous waste • hazardous waste or waste of animal origin • nuclear waste • collection of expired medicines • used batteries
• Operation of transfer facilities for hazardous waste

What 38.12.0 excludes

• Collection of non-hazardous waste, see 3811
• Operation of landfills for the disposal of hazardous waste and for the permanent storage of harmful waste, see 3832
• Remediation and cleanup of contaminated buildings, mining sites, soil or groundwater (e.g. asbestos removal), see 3900

38.12.0 in other systems