EWC Code
Mixed municipal waste
EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — Official Journal L 226, 06/09/2000Have a 20 03 01 stream? See the dossier that replaces the feasibility study.
See the validation dossier80 million tonnes/year EU mixed C&D · €1.2B mixed C&D processing market
Primary buyers include Recovery of sorted materials and Construction of roads and motorways.
Get your full stream analysisAnnual Volume (EU)
80 million tonnes/year EU mixed C&D
Valorisation Range
€1.2B mixed C&D processing market
Primary Route
Material recovery after sorting
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Get contacts for EWC 20 03 01EWC 20 03 01 is a specific sub-code under EWC 17 09 — Other construction and demolition wastes. The classification guidance below applies to this waste stream.
EWC 17 09 is the residual sub-chapter for construction and demolition wastes not captured in 17 01–17 08. Entries: 17 09 01* (construction wastes containing mercury), 17 09 02* (construction wastes containing PCBs e.g. PCB-containing sealants, resin-based floorings, glazing units), 17 09 03* (other construction and demolition wastes containing dangerous substances), 17 09 04 (mixed construction and demolition wastes not containing dangerous substances).
Mixed C&D waste (17 09 04) is the catch-all for demolition arisings not separately sorted at source. Mixed fractions typically contain concrete, brick, wood, glass, plastic, metal and insulation in varying proportions. Pre-demolition waste audits and selective demolition techniques convert mixed waste to sorted material streams attracting higher recycling rates and better classification.
PCB-containing construction materials were used in sealants (between concrete panels in pre-cast buildings), in capacitors in fluorescent lighting, in transformer insulating oils and in certain floor coatings. Buildings constructed 1950–1980 are the primary source. PCB waste disposal governed by PCB Directive 96/59/EC — decontamination or destruction required.
Typical Generators
Established valorisation pathways for EWC 20 03 01, ranked by economic value and market depth.
Mixed C&D waste sorted at dedicated processing facilities into concrete, masonry, wood, metal, glass and plastic fractions. Each fraction routed to appropriate material recycler. Sorting quality determines recyclate purity and market value. EWC sub-codes assigned after sorting.
Mixed mineral fraction (concrete, brick, stone) crushed and screened to produce recycled aggregate for road sub-base, pipe bedding and fill applications. Meeting BS EN 13242 or equivalent aggregate standard enables civil engineering use.
Mixed non-hazardous C&D waste not suitable for recycling disposed at non-hazardous landfill. Pre-treatment to reduce biodegradable content may be required under Landfill Directive organic waste diversion targets. Segregation of hazardous components mandatory before landfill acceptance.
These are the established routes for EWC 20 03 01. Which one your stream qualifies for depends on its composition, volume and region.
See how this gets validatedPrimary & secondary off-takers
C&D waste sorting and processing facilities producing secondary aggregate and sorted fractions
Demolition contractors generating mixed C&D waste and commissioning waste management
Civil engineering projects accepting recycled C&D aggregate in road construction
PCB and mercury-containing C&D waste specialist disposal
Common materials that take EWC 20 03 01 depending on where the waste arises.
Sectors that valorise EWC 20 03 01 as an input material or secondary raw material.
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