Waste disposal without recovery

NACE v2.1 Code: E38.3

About waste disposal without recovery

NACE code 38.3 covers the industry of waste disposal without recovery. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader waste management ecosystem, ensuring the safe and responsible disposal of waste materials that cannot be recycled or recovered. As a key component of the circular economy, the waste disposal industry helps to minimize the environmental impact of waste generation and supports sustainable development across various sectors.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the waste disposal industry without recovery involve the collection, transportation, and final disposal of waste materials. This typically includes the operation of landfill sites, incineration facilities, and other specialized disposal methods that do not involve the recovery of resources from the waste stream.

Production inputs

The primary inputs required for the waste disposal industry without recovery include waste materials from various sources, such as municipal solid waste, industrial waste, and hazardous waste. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery for the collection, transportation, and disposal of waste, as well as the necessary infrastructure, such as landfill sites and incineration facilities.

Production outputs

The main output of the waste disposal industry without recovery is the safe and responsible disposal of waste materials that cannot be recycled or recovered. This industry serves as a crucial link in the waste management chain, ensuring that waste is handled in a manner that minimizes environmental and public health risks. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by 38.1 Waste collection, 38.2 Waste treatment and disposal, and other related NACE codes involved in the broader waste management ecosystem.

Revisions to 38.3

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 38.3. The most recent 1 version of this code (38.3) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 38.3.

Older versions

Family tree for waste disposal without 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/38/3'>38.3: Waste disposal without recovery</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/1'>38.1: Waste collection</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/2'>38.2: Waste recovery</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/31'>38.31: Incineration without energy recovery</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/32'>38.32: Landfilling or permanent storage</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/E/38/33'>38.33: Other waste disposal</a>"]


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