EWC Code 070213: Vulcanized Rubber Waste Classification
EWCEWC code 070213 identifies non-hazardous vulcanized rubber waste and scraps generated by industrial manufacturing processes. It is the European Waste Catalogue (EWC) code required on all waste transfer documentation, consignment notes and EU waste registers. Prismi is an Italian manufacturer authorised to collect and recycle EWC 070213 rubber waste since 1990, supplying certified secondary raw materials across Europe and the UK.
What is the EWC Code and How to Read It
The European Waste Catalogue (EWC), also known as the European Waste List (EWL) or Elenco Europeo dei Rifiuti (EER), is a six-digit classification code assigned to each type of waste based on its composition and production process.
It is established by EU Decision 2014/955/EU, in force since 1 June 2015, and applies across all EU member states and the UK (retained in UK law post-Brexit). The code is structured as follows: — First two digits: chapter (production sector of origin).
Middle two digits: sub-chapter (process type) — Last two digits: specific waste type A code ending with an asterisk (*) denotes hazardous waste.
EWC Chapter 07 | Rubber Waste Codes
| EWC Code | Description | Hazard Status |
|---|---|---|
| 07 02 13 | Plastic and vulcanised rubber waste | Non-hazardous |
| 07 02 99 | Wastes not otherwise specified (organic chemical processes) | Non-hazardous |
| 07 02 14* | Wastes from additives containing hazardous substances | Hazardous ★ |
★ Hazardous-coded rubber waste is not accepted by Prismi. Source: EU Decision 2014/955/EU
Prismi: Authorised Collector for EWC 070213 Rubber Waste
Prismi Srl has been collecting and recycling vulcanized rubber waste classified under EWC code 070213 since 1990, operating from our authorised plant in Monteprandone, Italy.
All incoming rubber waste undergoes laboratory characterisation to confirm EWC classification before being processed into certified secondary raw materials. Our waste management process includes:
Laboratory characterisation and EWC code verification.
Waste transfer documentation and consignment note management.
Collection by vehicles licensed for non-hazardous waste transport.
Recycling into certified rubber granules and powders.
We hold ISO 14001 environmental certification and provide full traceability for every waste consignment. We work with manufacturers across Italy, Europe and the UK.
Rubber Types Accepted under EWC Code 070213
The main vulcanized rubber compounds classifiable under EWC code 070213 and accepted at our plant are: SBR (styrene-butadiene), EPDM (ethylene-propylene-diene), NBR (acrylonitrile-butadiene), IIR (butyl rubber) and CR (neoprene).
Sorting by compound type at source is essential to ensure the quality of the secondary raw material produced.
FAQ — EWC Code for Vulcanized Rubber Waste
Which EWC code is assigned to rubber offcuts for material recovery?
EWC classification falls under chapter 07, followed by the specific material identifier. For vulcanized rubber offcuts classified as non-hazardous waste, the extended EER code is 070213.
If my rubber offcuts have been assigned a hazardous EWC code, can they be recovered as secondary raw material?
Unfortunately no. Besides authorization issues for companies like ours, no industrial application would accept a product derived from hazardous waste. Secondary raw materials undergo End‑Of‑Waste analyses that would prevent their sale if they originate from hazardous-coded waste.
Where must EWC code 070213 appear in waste documentation?
EWC code 070213 must appear on all waste transfer documentation, consignment notes, the EU waste register and transport documents. In the UK it is required on waste transfer notes and in the Environment Agency’s waste tracking system.
Does EWC code 070213 apply to both EPDM and SBR rubber waste?
Yes, provided both are classified as non-hazardous. EWC code 070213 applies to vulcanized rubber waste in general — SBR, EPDM, NBR, IIR, CR — as long as it contains no hazardous substances. Laboratory characterisation is required to confirm the classification.
Is Prismi authorised to collect rubber waste under EWC code 070213?
Yes. Prismi Srl has operated since 1990 with an authorised plant for the recovery of vulcanized rubber waste classified under EWC 070213. We manage collection, characterisation and recycling into certified secondary raw materials, with full traceability and ISO 14001 certification. We work with manufacturers across Europe and the UK.