End-of-Waste Status

Are you a recycler interested in gaining End-of-Waste status for your product? Or are you looking for support with identifying when End-of-Waste is met? Ecomatters can support you.

EU Waste Framework Directive (WFD) defines waste as ‘any substance or object which the holder discards or intends or is required to discard’. As part of the directive, the European Commission has created the End-of-Waste (EoW) criteria to establish when a waste has been transformed into a safe (intermediate) product or secondary raw material. By adhering to the EoW criteria, the recycled product can claim the EoW status. This means that it is no longer considered waste and is instead a recycled material.

• Usefulness: The recycled material must have a clear intended use in its secondary life.
• Market Demand: There is a market or demand for the material.
• Compliance with Standards: Technical, environmental, and health standards and/or legal requirements for its intended use must be met.
• No Adverse Effects: Using the material should not lead to overall adverse environmental or human health impacts.

• Demonstrate to customers, regulatory bodies, and investors that your recycled material is safe.
• Obtain early warnings on the potential contaminants from the waste feedstock.
• Avert public relations (PR) issues.
• Instil confidence in your investors by showcasing your expertise in safe recycling practices.

At Ecomatters we are experienced in applying our insight and knowledge to the practical application of End of Waste. We can support you in the following ways:

• Assist with developing the EoW assessment and dossier for your recycled material
• Identify any gaps in your current proof for claiming EoW
• Assess who is responsible for conducting the EoW assessment, you, or your supplier
• Assist with meeting the data requirements requested by regulatory bodies around EoW
• Provide expert second opinions on EoW dossiers provided to you from your suppliers

If you would like to discuss how we can support you with End-of-Waste, please contact us via the form below or schedule a call with one of our experts.