Other waste recovery

NACE v2.1 Code: E38.23

About other waste recovery

NACE code 38.23, 'Other waste recovery', encompasses a crucial industry within the broader waste management and recycling sector. This industry plays a vital role in the circular economy, transforming various types of waste into valuable resources that can be reintroduced into production processes. By diverting waste from landfills and incineration, this industry contributes to environmental sustainability and the efficient use of natural resources.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the 'Other waste recovery' industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of a wide range of waste materials. This can include mechanical, thermal, or chemical treatment methods to extract and purify the valuable components from the waste stream. The specific techniques employed depend on the type of waste being processed, but may involve activities such as shredding, compacting, melting, or chemical separation.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the 'Other waste recovery' industry include the waste materials themselves, which can come from a variety of sources, such as 38.11 Waste collection, 38.12 Hazardous waste collection, or 38.21 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery, as well as energy sources, to power the various waste processing and recovery operations.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the 'Other waste recovery' industry are the recovered and purified materials, which can then be used as inputs for other industries. This includes the production of secondary raw materials, such as recycled metals, plastics, or paper, which can be utilized by 20.16 Manufacture of plastics in primary forms, 24.10 Manufacture of basic iron and steel, or 17.12 Manufacture of paper and paperboard industries, respectively.

Revisions to 38.23

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 38.23. The most recent 2 versions of this code (38.23) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 38.23.

Family tree for other waste recovery

    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/38/2'>38.2: Waste recovery</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/23'>38.23: Other waste recovery</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/21'>38.21: Materials recovery</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/22'>38.22: Energy recovery</a>"]

    

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