Waste catalogue - what waste groups do we distinguish?

In accordance with the Regulation of the Minister of Climate of January 2, 2020 on the waste catalog, waste is divided into 20 groups.

Due to the source of waste generation, we distinguish the following groups of waste:

01 - Wastes generated during the exploration, extraction, physical and chemical processing of ores and other minerals,
02 - Wastes from agriculture, horticulture, hydroponics, fishing, forestry, hunting and food processing,
03 - Wastes from wood processing and the production of boards and furniture, pulp, paper and cardboard,
04 - Wastes from the leather, fur and textile industries,
05 - Wastes from crude oil processing, natural gas purification and pyrolytic processing of coal,
06 - Wastes from the production, preparation, trade and use of inorganic chemical industry products,
07 - Wastes from the production, preparation, trade and use of organic chemical industry products,
08 - Wastes from the production, preparation, trade and use of protective coatings (paints, varnishes, ceramic enamels), putty, adhesives, sealants and printing inks,
09 - Wastes from the photographic industry and photographic services,
10 - Wastes from thermal processes,
11 - Wastes from chemical treatment and surface coating of metals and other materials and from non-ferrous metal hydrometallurgy processes,
12 - Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics,
13 - Waste oils and waste liquid fuels (excluding edible oils and groups 05, 12 and 19),
14 - Wastes from organic solvents, refrigerants and propellants (excluding groups 07 and 08),
15 - Packaging waste; sorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective clothing not included in other groups,
16 - Wastes not included in other groups,
17 - Wastes from the construction, renovation and dismantling of buildings and road infrastructure (including soil and earth from contaminated areas),
18 - Medical and veterinary waste (excluding kitchen and restaurant waste not related to health or veterinary care),
19 - Wastes from installations and devices for waste management, from sewage treatment plants and from the treatment of drinking water and water for industrial purposes,
20 - Municipal waste including fractions collected separately,