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Concept selected: Statistical Waste Classification (SWC codes)

Definition

This is a nomenclature for waste for statistical purposes, directed at substances, with categories encoded from 1 to 4 digits from highest to lowest breakdown level, and with an additional distinction of whether or not the waste is hazardous.

Source

Law on waste and contaminated land More information

Topic

Statistical operations

(links to the Inventory of Statistical Operations)

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