Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

CPC v2.1 Code: 39240

About waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

cpc code 39240 covers the industry of waste and scrap of paper or paperboard. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader paper and pulp sector, as it provides a valuable source of raw materials for the production of new paper and paperboard products. The recycling and reuse of paper waste is essential for sustainable resource management and reducing the environmental impact of the paper industry.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of waste and scrap paper and paperboard. This includes activities such as baling, shredding, and compacting the materials to prepare them for transportation and further processing. The sorted and processed materials are then sold to paper mills and other manufacturers who use them as inputs for the production of new paper and paperboard products.

Production inputs

The primary inputs for this industry are waste and scrap paper and paperboard collected from various sources, including households, businesses, and industrial facilities. The industry also requires machinery and equipment for the collection, sorting, and processing of the materials, as well as transportation services to move the processed materials to paper mills and other manufacturers.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the processed waste and scrap paper and paperboard, which are sold to 32110 Pulp, Paper, and Paperboard Mills and other manufacturers for use as raw materials in the production of new paper and paperboard products. The industry's outputs may also be used in the production of 32121 Corrugated and Solid Fiber Box Manufacturing and other related industries.

Family tree for waste and scrap of paper or paperboard

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    A["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3'>3: Other transportable goods, except metal products, machinery and equipment</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39'>39: Wastes or scraps</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/392'>392: Non-metal wastes or scraps</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/3924'>3924: Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard</a>"]
D --> E["<a href='/classifications/cpc/v2-1/39240'>39240: Waste and scrap of paper or paperboard</a>"]

    
    

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