4. Waste classification

The waste nomenclature is a regulatory codification established at European level which identifies each type of waste with a six-digit code referring to the waste production sector. Hazardous waste is indicated by a star after the code.

The waste nomenclature is the reference in terms of waste classification. The waste code derived from this nomenclature is required in all official waste management documents.

Hazardous waste" is defined in article R. 541-8 of the French Environment Code. .

In order to determine whether a waste is hazardous, the first step is to assign it a code from...