Description of the activity

Construction, repurposing, upgrade, and operation of dedicated facilities for the treatment of hazardous waste, including the incineration of non-recyclable hazardous waste [‘Non-recyclable waste’ is waste that cannot be recycled in accordance with Article 3(17) of Directive 2008/98/EC.] (operations D10), biological treatment of hazardous waste (operations D8) and physico-chemical treatment (operations D9) [As set out in Annex I to Directive 2008/98/EC.].

The activity does not include:

(a) disposal operations (as set out in Annex I to the Directive 2008/98/EC) of hazardous waste such as landfilling or permanent storage;

(b) incineration of recyclable hazardous waste and incineration of non-hazardous waste;

(c) treatment and disposal of toxic live or dead animals and other contaminated waste;

(d) treatment and disposal of radioactive nuclear waste.

The economic activities in this category could be associated with several NACE codes, in particular E38.22 in accordance with the statistical classification of economic activities established by Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.

Technical screening criteria

Substantial contribution to pollution prevention and control

1. For all waste treatment processes, the activity complies with the following criteria: