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AbfallverzeichnisVerordnung

Abfallverzeichnis is the official system used in Germany to classify waste for regulatory purposes. It is implemented through national rules that transpose the European approach to waste classification and is closely linked to the European List of Wastes (LoW). The aim is to provide a uniform framework so that waste producers, collectors, transporters, and treatment facilities can identify and handle waste consistently.

The core element of the Abfallverzeichnis is the assignment of a waste code to each type of

Legal context and responsibilities are central to the Abfallverzeichnis. It underpins obligations under Germany’s waste legislation

Updates and maintenance are an ongoing aspect, as the LoW and national adaptations are revised to reflect

waste.
Codes
are
arranged
in
a
structured
format
and
reflect
the
origin
and
nature
of
the
waste,
helping
determine
the
appropriate
disposal
or
recycling
route.
In
practice,
the
list
distinguishes
general
waste
categories
and
includes
the
designation
of
hazardous
wastes,
which
may
require
special
handling,
labeling,
and
regulatory
controls.
The
classification
is
used
for
recording,
reporting,
and
compliance
with
waste-management
obligations.
and
the
European
Union’s
framework
for
waste
management.
Producers
and
recipients
of
waste
must
classify
wastes
consistently,
maintain
necessary
documentation,
and
apply
the
correct
procedures
for
storage,
transport,
and
treatment.
Cross-border
shipments
of
waste
are
also
influenced
by
the
correct
use
of
waste
codes.
new
waste
streams,
technologies,
and
environmental
policies.
Users
are
advised
to
consult
the
latest
version
of
the
AVV
and
related
guidance
to
ensure
accurate
classification
and
compliance.