SIC code 38120
Collection of hazardous waste
833 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 38120What SIC code 38120 covers
SIC code 38120 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Collection of hazardous waste. It falls under SIC section E — Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste, division 38. Companies record it at Companies House to describe what they do, and it is one of up to four SIC codes a company can hold.
Collection of hazardous waste — the specialist outfits collecting clinical, chemical, asbestos, oily and other regulated wastes that need careful handling and consignment notes. These are licensed, compliance-heavy businesses ranging from large national operators to focused niche collectors, working alongside hazardous-waste treatment and remediation firms.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 38120 cluster most in:
- London 100
- Manchester 15
- High Wycombe 14
- Birmingham 13
- Liverpool 12
- Bristol 11
Example companies with SIC code 38120
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 38120:
- Wasteround Ltd
- Landrock Environmental Limited
- Move It Liverpool Ltd
- Direct Decontamination Ltd
- Borough One Ltd
- Regional Waste Recycling Limited
- Reddiskips Ltd
- Croydon Clearance Crew Limited
- Oak & Stone Property Works Ltd
- Aftermath Specialist Cleaning Ltd
- C&O Hygiene Ltd
- Mm8 Solutions & Consultancy Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 38110 Collection of non-hazardous waste
- 38210 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
- 38220 Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
- 38310 Dismantling of wrecks
- 38320 Recovery of sorted materials
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 38120?
SIC code 38120 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Collection of hazardous waste". It is the code a company records at Companies House when this is its business activity, and it sits within SIC section E — Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste.
How many companies use SIC code 38120?
833 companies are currently classified under SIC code 38120 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Manchester, High Wycombe.
How do I find companies with SIC code 38120?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 38120, then narrow by location and incorporation date and export the list with director details. SIC code filtering is available on the Business and MAX plans.
Is SIC code 38120 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 38120 covers "Collection of hazardous waste". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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