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38.11
Class
Collection of non-hazardous waste
SDMX: E3811
Class Level
4 Depth
0 Children
1 Siblings
📋 Official Classification Notes

✓ Includes

This class includes: - collection of non-hazardous solid waste (i.e. garbage) within a local area (e.g. from households and businesses), by means of refuse bins, wheeled bins and containers, which may contain mixed recoverable materials - collection of recyclable materials (separated or not) - collection of non-hazardous waste of animal or vegetal origin - collection of used cooking oils and fats - collection of refuse in public places - collection of yard waste

+ Also Includes

This class also includes: - collection of construction and demolition waste - collection and removal of debris - collection of waste output of industrial plants - operation of waste transfer facilities for non-hazardous waste

✗ Excludes

This class excludes: - collection of sewage, see division 37 - collection of hazardous waste, see 38.12 - operation of facilities for sorting recoverable waste, see 38.2 - operation of recovery facilities, see 38.2 - operation of landfills for the disposal of non-hazardous waste and permanent storage of non-hazardous waste, see 38.32

Who is this code for?

Verified: SEMANTIC_SECTION_MATRIX
Common titles: Refuse collector, Bin man, Salvage worker
Common titles: Water treatment operator

Evidence: Representative SOC 2020 occupations for SIC Section E (Collection of non-hazardous waste).

Data source: Office for National Statistics (ONS) — UK SIC 2026
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