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Waste producer number; application

  • Brief description

    Commercial waste producers who generate more than two tons of hazardous waste per year require a waste producer number.

  • Description

    The disposal of hazardous waste is subject to verification requirements. If commercial companies, contractors or building owners have to dispose of more than 2 tons of hazardous waste per year, they require a waste producer number.

    The waste producer number is a nine-digit identification number that a waste producer or waste owner needs in order to be able to participate in the electronic waste records procedure (eANV) when disposing of their hazardous waste. It identifies the location where the waste is generated or accumulates. Among other things, it is necessary in order to be able to prove the proper and environmentally friendly disposal of hazardous waste.

    A separate waste producer number is also required for entry in the so-called takeover certificate if the waste in question is collected and disposed of by a collector by means of a collective disposal certificate (maximum 20 tons per calendar year, source and waste code).

    If you have several company locations where hazardous waste is generated, you must apply for a separate waste producer number for each location.

    In the event of a move, the previous generator number becomes invalid. Please apply for a new waste producer number for the new location. In the event of a change of name, the previous producer number remains valid if it is purely a change of name or form without a change in legal identity.

    This regulation does not apply to private households.

  • Prerequisites

    • commercial activity
    • Disposal of more than 2 tons of hazardous waste per year

  • Deadlines

    No deadlines are specified. However, the waste producer number should be applied for in good time before the start of construction work or disposal.

  • Required documents

    none

  • Costs

    none

  • Legal basis

  • Legal remedy

    Administrative court action

  • Further links

  • Procedure

    You must apply for the waste producer number from the authority responsible for the place where the waste is generated.

    A separate waste producer number must be applied for each waste generation point. This is particularly important for construction sites.

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