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European Waste Catalogue

EWC Code for Fridges & Freezers

Most common code20 01 23* Hazardous entry

Discarded fridges, freezers and A/C units containing CFCs/HFCs are 20 01 23 from municipal sources, or 16 02 11 from commercial equipment streams — both hazardous entries.

Also searched as: refrigerators, freezers, chillers, air conditioning units

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 fridges & freezers 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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