WZ 38.12.0—Collection of hazardous waste

Where 38.12.0 sits

1. E Water supply; sewerage, waste managemant 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, and other substances) that are harmful to humans and the environment. Activities may also include the identification, treatment, packaging, and labeling of waste for transport.
• Collection of hazardous waste, e.g.: • Waste oil from ships or repair shops • Paints and varnishes • Biologically hazardous waste • Hazardous waste of animal origin • Radioactive waste • Collection of expired pharmaceuticals • Used batteries
• Operation of waste transfer stations for hazardous waste

What 38.12.0 excludes

• Collection of non-hazardous waste, see 38.11.0
• Operation of landfills for the disposal of hazardous waste and permanent storage of hazardous waste, see 38.32
• Remediation and cleaning of contaminated buildings, mining sites, soil or groundwater (e.g. asbestos removal), see 39.00

38.12.0 in other systems