Wholesale of waste and scrap

NACE v2.1 Code: G46.87

About wholesale of waste and scrap

NACE code 46.87 covers the wholesale of waste and scrap, an essential industry that plays a vital role in the circular economy. This sector is responsible for the collection, sorting, and distribution of a wide range of recyclable materials, including metals, plastics, paper, and textiles. By diverting these materials from landfills and incinerators, the wholesale of waste and scrap industry helps to conserve natural resources, reduce environmental pollution, and support the transition towards a more sustainable economic model.

Production process

The main production techniques in the wholesale of waste and scrap industry involve the collection, sorting, and processing of various waste and scrap materials. Waste is typically collected from a range of sources, including households, businesses, and industrial facilities. The collected materials are then sorted by type and quality, often using specialized equipment and automated sorting systems. Once sorted, the materials may undergo further processing, such as shredding, baling, or melting, to prepare them for sale to downstream industries.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the wholesale of waste and scrap industry include the waste and scrap materials themselves, as well as the equipment and infrastructure needed for their collection, sorting, and processing. This includes vehicles for transportation, sorting facilities, and specialized machinery for processing the materials. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce to operate the various processes involved in the supply chain.

Production outputs

The main outputs of the wholesale of waste and scrap industry are the processed and sorted recyclable materials, which are then sold to a variety of downstream industries. These industries may include 38.32 Recycling of sorted materials, 24.10 Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys, 22.22 Manufacture of plastic packing goods, and 17.12 Manufacture of paper and paperboard, among others. By providing these industries with the necessary raw materials, the wholesale of waste and scrap industry supports the production of new goods and the conservation of natural resources.

Revisions to 46.87

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 46.87. The most recent 1 version of this code (46.87) is in the NACE v2.1 system (this version):

This page shows the most recent version of code 46.87.

Older versions

Family tree for wholesale of waste and scrap

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    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G'>G: WHOLESALE AND RETAIL TRADE</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46'>46: Wholesale trade</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/8'>46.8: Other specialised wholesale</a>"]
C --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/87'>46.87: Wholesale of waste and scrap</a>"]

    C --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/81'>46.81: Wholesale of solid, liquid and gaseous fuels and related products</a>"]
C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/82'>46.82: Wholesale of metals and metal ores</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/83'>46.83: Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment</a>"]
C --> H["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/84'>46.84: Wholesale of hardware, plumbing and heating equipment and supplies</a>"]
C --> I["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/85'>46.85: Wholesale of chemical products</a>"]
C --> J["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/86'>46.86: Wholesale of other intermediate products</a>"]
C --> K["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2-1/G/46/89'>46.89: Other specialised wholesale n.e.c.</a>"]

    

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