Waste collection

NACE v2.0 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 and environmental sustainability by ensuring the proper management of waste materials. As an essential component of the broader waste management and recycling sector, the waste collection industry is a vital part of the circular economy, contributing to the efficient use of resources and the reduction of waste sent to landfills or incineration.

Production process

The main production techniques used in the waste collection industry involve the collection, transportation, and temporary storage of various types of waste. This typically involves the use of specialized collection vehicles, such as garbage trucks, to gather waste from designated collection points, such as curbsides or communal waste containers. The collected waste is then transported to transfer stations or directly to waste treatment facilities for further processing, recycling, or disposal.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for the waste collection industry include collection vehicles, fuel, labor, and waste containers or bins. Collection vehicles, often equipped with compaction mechanisms, are essential for the efficient gathering and transportation of waste. Fuel is needed to power the collection vehicles, while labor is required to operate the vehicles and perform the collection tasks. Waste containers or bins, provided to households and businesses, are also a crucial input as they facilitate the organized collection of waste.

Production outputs

The main output of the waste collection industry is the gathered waste, which is then directed to various 38.2 Waste treatment and disposal or 38.3 Materials recovery activities. The collected waste may include a wide range of materials, such as household garbage, recyclables (e.g., paper, plastic, glass, metal), organic waste, and hazardous waste. These outputs are then further processed, recycled, or disposed of by other NACE code industries within the broader waste management and recycling sector.

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 page shows a legacy version of code 38.1 ( NACE v2.0).

Newer versions

Related ISIC Codes

These isic codes are related to this econ code: (38.1).

ISIC code ISIC Version ISIC title
381ISIC v4.0Waste collection

Family tree for waste collection

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E'>E: WATER SUPPLY; SEWERAGE, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND REMEDIATION ACTIVITIES</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38'>38: Waste collection, treatment and disposal activities; materials recovery</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38/1'>38.1: Waste collection</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38/2'>38.2: Waste treatment and disposal</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38/3'>38.3: Materials recovery</a>"]

    C --> F["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38/11'>38.11: Collection of non-hazardous waste</a>"]
C --> G["<a href='/classifications/nace/v2/E/38/12'>38.12: Collection of hazardous waste</a>"]


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