Glass EWC code 17 02 02 for window and building glass, 15 01 07 for bottles and jars.
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- Based on the UK List of Waste and GOV.UK guidance
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Glass: 5 codes.
Glass
Only use a not-hazardous code if an assessment shows the waste isn’t hazardous. If you can’t tell, use the hazardous one.
Not hazardousConstruction and demolition
Glass from building work, NOT packaging
HazardousConstruction and demolition
Wood, glass or plastic contaminated with hazardous substances
If it isn’t hazardous: , or .
Not hazardousPackaging
Glass packaging such as bottles and jars
Not hazardousHousehold-type, collected separately
Glass that isn’t packaging or from building work
HazardousConstruction and demolition
Sealed glazing units containing PCBs
If it isn’t hazardous: .
19 more codes in the full list mention “Glass”
Not hazardousVehicles and vehicle repair
Glass
Not hazardousGlass making
Waste glass-based fibrous materials
HazardousGlass making
Waste glass in small particles and glass powder containing heavy metals
If it isn’t hazardous: .
Not hazardousGlass making
Waste glass
If it’s hazardous: .
HazardousGlass making
Glass-polishing and -grinding sludge containing hazardous substances
If it isn’t hazardous: .
Not hazardousGlass making
Glass-polishing and -grinding sludge
If it’s hazardous: .
Not hazardousWaste sorting and treatment
Glass
Not hazardousConstruction and demolition
Wood
If it’s hazardous: .
What code is window and building glass?
17 02 02, uncontaminated glass from building and demolition work. If it’s contaminated with hazardous substances, it’s 17 02 04*, the same hazardous code as treated wood and contaminated plastic. The two are a pair, so if you can’t find out what’s on it, use 17 02 04*.
Are glass bottles 15 01 07 or 20 01 02?
- Bottles and jars
- 15 01 07, glass packaging.
- Other glass collected separately
- 20 01 02, when it isn’t packaging or from building work.
- A mix of both
- 15 01 07 and 20 01 02 together.
In England, glass has to be kept out of general waste at work: see dry mixed recycling.
Are sealed glazing units with PCBs hazardous?
Yes. The list names PCB-containing sealed glazing units under 17 09 02*, and an item counts as containing PCBs from 50 mg/kg. If they’re mixed into building waste, the whole load becomes 17 09 02* instead of 17 09 04, so keep them apart.