European Waste Catalogue
Infectious healthcare waste is 18 01 03 — the main hazardous clinical stream. Sharps are 18 01 01, non-infectious items (dressings, PPE) 18 01 04.
Also searched as: healthcare waste, infectious waste, sharps, medical waste
The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your clinical waste is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Infectious waste (special collection/disposal requirements)
Infectious clinical waste from human healthcare
Sharps (except 18 01 03)
Sharps (except 18 01 03)
Non-infectious dressings, linen, PPE
Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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