| Official title | Energy recovery | Manufacture of gas | Materials recovery | Other waste recovery | Waste recovery |
| Plain-language summary | Use this class for energy recovery when the main activity includes Energy recovery. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for manufacture of gas when the main activity includes Production of gaseous fuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network (e.g. by carbonation of coal, gasification of lignite, electrolysis or methanisation) and Production of gaseous fuels for energy supply with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other processes from gases of various types, including natural gas or hydrogen. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for materials recovery when the main activity includes Further included is the recovery of materials from waste streams in the form of: (1) separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste streams; or (2) separating and sorting of commingled recoverable materials (for example, paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals) into distinct categories. and Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken include:. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this class for other waste recovery when the main activity includes Preparation of sewage sludge for land treatment resulting in benefits to agriculture or ecological improvement and Preparation of non-hazardous waste for reclamation in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. | Use this group for waste recovery when the main activity includes Materials recovery and Energy recovery. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity. |
| Official inclusions | - - This class includes pretreatment of waste for energy recovery, conversion of waste materials (for example, into usable heat or electricity), through a variety of processes, which include thermal treatment.
- - This class also includes the activities of waste-to-energy plants.
| - - production of gaseous fuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network (e.g. by carbonation of coal, gasification of lignite, electrolysis or methanisation)
- - production of gaseous fuels for energy supply with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other processes from gases of various types, including natural gas or hydrogen
- - production of biogas for the purpose of gas supply (e.g. from sewage sludge, manure, waste)
- - production of gaseous biofuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network
- - cleansing of biogas for energy supply through a permanent network
| - - This class includes the processing of metal and non-metal waste, including scrap and other articles into secondary raw materials.
- - Further included is the recovery of materials from waste streams in the form of: (1) separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste streams; or (2) separating and sorting of commingled recoverable materials (for example, paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals) into distinct categories.
- - Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken include:
- - mechanical crushing and shredding of metal waste (e.g. from used cars, washing machines or motorcycles)
- - mechanical reduction of large iron pieces (e.g. railway wagons)
| - - preparation of sewage sludge for land treatment resulting in benefits to agriculture or ecological improvement
- - preparation of non-hazardous waste for reclamation in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping
| - - This group includes waste pretreatment and recovery of both non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Included are materials recovery, energy recovery resulting from thermal treatment of waste and other forms of waste recovery. Treatment prior to recovery of various forms of waste by different means is also included in the group.
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| Official exclusions | - - landfill gas recovery for gas supply, see 35.21
| - - extraction of crude natural gas, see 06.20
- - production of coke oven gas, see 19.10
- - manufacture of refined petroleum products, see 19.20
- - production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), see 19.20
- - manufacture of industrial gases, see 20.11
| - - manufacture of new final products from secondary raw materials, whether or not self-manufactured (e.g. spinning yarn from garnetted stock, making pulp from paper waste, retreading tyres or the production of metal from metal scrap), see corresponding classes in section C
- - reprocessing of nuclear fuels, see 20.13
- - remelting of plastics to produce granulates or compounds, see 20.16
- - remelting ferrous waste and scrap, see 24.10
- - production of biogas from waste for gas supply, see 35.21
| - - production of biogas from sewage sludge, see 35.21
- - back-filling without related preparation activities (e.g. preparation of non-hazardous waste for engineering purposes in landscaping), see division 42
| - - treatment and disposal of wastewater, see 37.00
- - waste disposal without recovery, see 38.3
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| Typical examples | | - - Production of gaseous fuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network (e.g. by carbonation of coal, gasification of lignite, electrolysis or methanisation)
- - Production of gaseous fuels for energy supply with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other processes from gases of various types, including natural gas or hydrogen
- - Production of biogas for the purpose of gas supply (e.g. from sewage sludge, manure, waste)
- - Production of gaseous biofuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network
| - - Further included is the recovery of materials from waste streams in the form of: (1) separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste streams; or (2) separating and sorting of commingled recoverable materials (for example, paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals) into distinct categories.
- - Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken include:
- - Mechanical crushing and shredding of metal waste (e.g. from used cars, washing machines or motorcycles)
- - Mechanical reduction of large iron pieces (e.g. railway wagons)
| - - Preparation of sewage sludge for land treatment resulting in benefits to agriculture or ecological improvement
- - Preparation of non-hazardous waste for reclamation in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping
| - - Materials recovery
- - Energy recovery
- - Other waste recovery
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| Common reasons to choose this code | - - This class includes pretreatment of waste for energy recovery, conversion of waste materials (for example, into usable heat or electricity), through a variety of processes, which include thermal treatment.
- - This class also includes the activities of waste-to-energy plants.
| - - production of gaseous fuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network (e.g. by carbonation of coal, gasification of lignite, electrolysis or methanisation)
- - production of gaseous fuels for energy supply with a specified calorific value, by purification, blending and other processes from gases of various types, including natural gas or hydrogen
- - production of biogas for the purpose of gas supply (e.g. from sewage sludge, manure, waste)
- - production of gaseous biofuels for energy supply through a gas distribution network
| - - This class includes the processing of metal and non-metal waste, including scrap and other articles into secondary raw materials.
- - Further included is the recovery of materials from waste streams in the form of: (1) separating and sorting recoverable materials from non-hazardous waste streams; or (2) separating and sorting of commingled recoverable materials (for example, paper, plastics, used beverage cans and metals) into distinct categories.
- - Examples of the mechanical or chemical transformation processes that are undertaken include:
- - mechanical crushing and shredding of metal waste (e.g. from used cars, washing machines or motorcycles)
| - - preparation of sewage sludge for land treatment resulting in benefits to agriculture or ecological improvement
- - preparation of non-hazardous waste for reclamation in excavated areas or for engineering purposes in landscaping
| - - This group includes waste pretreatment and recovery of both non-hazardous and hazardous waste. Included are materials recovery, energy recovery resulting from thermal treatment of waste and other forms of waste recovery. Treatment prior to recovery of various forms of waste by different means is also included in the group.
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| Common reasons not to choose this code | - - landfill gas recovery for gas supply, see 35.21
| - - extraction of crude natural gas, see 06.20
- - production of coke oven gas, see 19.10
- - manufacture of refined petroleum products, see 19.20
- - production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), see 19.20
| - - manufacture of new final products from secondary raw materials, whether or not self-manufactured (e.g. spinning yarn from garnetted stock, making pulp from paper waste, retreading tyres or the production of metal from metal scrap), see corresponding classes in section C
- - reprocessing of nuclear fuels, see 20.13
- - remelting of plastics to produce granulates or compounds, see 20.16
- - remelting ferrous waste and scrap, see 24.10
| - - production of biogas from sewage sludge, see 35.21
- - back-filling without related preparation activities (e.g. preparation of non-hazardous waste for engineering purposes in landscaping), see division 42
| - - treatment and disposal of wastewater, see 37.00
- - waste disposal without recovery, see 38.3
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| Usually not this code | - - Landfill gas recovery for gas supply
| - - Extraction of crude natural gas
- - Production of coke oven gas
- - Manufacture of refined petroleum products
- - Production of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
| - - Manufacture of new final products from secondary raw materials, whether or not self-manufactured (e.g. spinning yarn from garnetted stock, making pulp from paper waste, retreading tyres or the production of metal from metal scrap), see corresponding classes in section C
- - Reprocessing of nuclear fuels
- - Remelting of plastics to produce granulates or compounds
- - Remelting ferrous waste and scrap
| - - Production of biogas from sewage sludge
- - Back-filling without related preparation activities (e.g. preparation of non-hazardous waste for engineering purposes in landscaping), see division 42
| - - Treatment and disposal of wastewater
- - Waste disposal without recovery
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| Related codes | - - 35.21 Manufacture of gas
- - 38.21 Materials recovery
- - 38.23 Other waste recovery
- - 38.2 Waste recovery
| - - 06.20 Extraction of natural gas
- - 19.10 Manufacture of coke oven products
- - 19.20 Manufacture of refined petroleum products and fossil fuel products
- - 20.11 Manufacture of industrial gases
- - 20.14 Manufacture of other organic basic chemicals
- - 24.10 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
- - 35.22 Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
- - 35.23 Trade of gas through mains
- - 35.24 Storage of gas as part of network supply services
- - 35.2 Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
| - - 20.13 Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals
- - 20.16 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms
- - 24.10 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
- - 35.21 Manufacture of gas
- - 38.22 Energy recovery
- - 38.3 Waste disposal without recovery
- - 46.87 Wholesale of waste and scrap
- - 38.23 Other waste recovery
- - 38.2 Waste recovery
| - - 35.21 Manufacture of gas
- - 42 Civil engineering
- - 38.21 Materials recovery
- - 38.22 Energy recovery
- - 38.2 Waste recovery
| - - 37.00 Sewerage
- - 38.3 Waste disposal without recovery
- - 38.1 Waste collection
- - 38.21 Materials recovery
- - 38.22 Energy recovery
- - 38.23 Other waste recovery
- - 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities
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| Parent hierarchy | E WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES > 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities > 38.2 Waste recovery > 38.22 Energy recovery | D ELECTRICITY, GAS, STEAM AND AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY > 35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply > 35.2 Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains > 35.21 Manufacture of gas | E WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES > 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities > 38.2 Waste recovery > 38.21 Materials recovery | E WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES > 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities > 38.2 Waste recovery > 38.23 Other waste recovery | E WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES > 38 Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities > 38.2 Waste recovery |
| Rev. 2 mapping | - - 38.21 -> 38.22 (scope-aligned)
- - 38.22 -> 38.22 (exact)
| | - - 38.32 -> 38.21 (scope-aligned)
- - 38.31 -> 38.21 (scope-aligned)
- - 38.21 -> 38.21 (exact)
| - - 38.21 -> 38.23 (scope-aligned)
- - 38.22 -> 38.23 (scope-aligned)
| - - 38.2 -> 38.2 (exact)
- - 38.3 -> 38.2 (scope-aligned)
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