EWC 20 03 01 — Mixed Municipal Waste (General Commercial Refuse)
General non-recyclable commercial waste, office refuse, and residual daily commercial trash.
2026 DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking Mandate
Subject to mandatory 2026 DEFRA Digital Waste Tracking. Must be logged via verified carrier collection receipts with weight estimate or actual mass.
- Official 6-digit EWC code: 20 03 01
- Carrier Environment Agency Upper Tier Registration (CBDU number)
- Accurate metric quantity (Kilograms or Tonnes from weighbridge/skip docket)
- Site receiving authorisation and designated R/D disposal/recovery code
- Timestamped electronic transfer confirmation retained for 2 years
Permitted Recovery (R) & Disposal (D) Codes
When logging transfers for EWC 20 03 01, the receiving depot must assign an approved Annex II recovery or disposal operation:
Approved Container Types & Sizing:
Duty of Care Enforcement & Penalty Liability
Under Section 34 of the UK Environmental Protection Act 1990, every commercial producer transferring EWC 20 03 01 must verify their carrier's licence and lodge an electronic Waste Transfer Note. Failure to produce a valid transfer record on demand carries a £400 Fixed Penalty Notice or unlimited fines upon court prosecution.
Verified UK Carriers Permitted for EWC 20 03 01
Upper Tier carriers licensed by the Environment Agency to collect this stream:
Frequently Asked Questions: EWC 20 03 01
Is EWC 20 03 01 classified as hazardous waste under DEFRA rules?
No. EWC 20 03 01 is classified as NON-HAZARDOUS waste. It must be logged with metric weights under standard Duty of Care rules.
How long must I keep waste transfer notes for EWC 20 03 01?
Under Section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990, non-hazardous waste transfer notes (e-WTNs) must be retained for a minimum of 2 years (3 years for hazardous waste). WasteLog automatically stores all verified records in a 2-year audit defence archive.
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