Waste collection
NACE v2.1 Code: E38.1
About waste collection
NACE code 38.1, 'Waste collection', encompasses the activities of collecting waste from households and businesses for further processing and disposal. This industry plays a crucial role in maintaining public health, environmental sustainability, and the efficient functioning of the broader economy. By collecting and managing waste, the waste collection industry helps to prevent the accumulation of harmful materials, reduce pollution, and enable the recycling and reuse of valuable resources.
Production process
The main production techniques used in the waste collection industry involve the systematic collection, transportation, and temporary storage of various types of waste. This typically involves the use of specialized vehicles, such as garbage trucks, to gather waste from designated collection points, such as curbsides or communal bins. The collected waste is then transported to waste treatment facilities or disposal sites for further processing or final disposal.
Production inputs
The key inputs required for the waste collection industry include collection vehicles, fuel, labor, and waste containers or bins. Collection vehicles, such as compactor trucks, are essential for the efficient gathering and transportation of waste. Fuel is needed to power these vehicles, while labor is required to operate the collection equipment and manage the overall waste collection process. Additionally, waste containers or bins, provided to households and businesses, are a crucial input for the industry to facilitate the collection of waste.
Production outputs
The primary output of the waste collection industry is the gathered waste, which is then directed to other NACE codes for further processing or disposal. These related NACE codes include 38.2 Waste treatment and disposal, 38.3 Materials recovery, and 39.0 Remediation activities and other waste management services. The waste collected by the industry can be composed of various materials, such as household refuse, recyclables, and hazardous waste, which are then handled by the appropriate downstream industries.
Revisions to 38.1
Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 38.1. The most recent 1 version of this code (38.1) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):
This page shows the most recent version of code 38.1.
Older versions
- NACE v2.0:
Family tree for waste collection
graph LR
A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E'>E: WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38'>38: Waste collection, recovery and disposal activities</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/1'>38.1: Waste collection</a>"]
B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/2'>38.2: Waste recovery</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/3'>38.3: Waste disposal without recovery</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/11'>38.11: Collection of non-hazardous waste</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/12'>38.12: Collection of hazardous waste</a>"]
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