European Waste Catalogue

EWC Code for Copper

Most common code17 04 01

Copper, bronze and brass from construction and demolition are 17 04 01. Machining filings and turnings are 12 01 03 and municipal metals 20 01 40.

Also searched as: copper scrap, bronze, brass, copper pipe

Which Code Applies?

The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your copper is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.

Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue

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