SIC code 38220
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
677 UK companies classified under this code.
Search companies with SIC 38220What SIC code 38220 covers
SIC code 38220 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification for Treatment and disposal 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.
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste — the incinerators, treatment plants and disposal sites handling clinical, chemical and toxic wastes under tight permits. A small, heavily regulated field of specialist operators, working hand-in-glove with hazardous-waste collectors and remediation contractors.
Where these companies are based
Active companies under SIC code 38220 cluster most in:
- London 86
- Birmingham 15
- Glasgow 13
- High Wycombe 10
- Romsey 9
- Marlow 9
Example companies with SIC code 38220
A sample of recently-incorporated active companies classified under 38220:
- Hfitz Environmental Ltd
- Paddys Rubbish Removal Ltd
- Greenway Trade Solutions Ltd
- Wastenomore Limited
- Ready Steady Waste Ltd
- Fox Clear Clearance Ltd
- Northwest Clear Ltd
- Rapid Curbside Waste Management Ltd
- London Oil Collection Ltd
- Black Dog Waste Ltd
- Britannia Automotive & Hydraulic Lubricants Ltd
- Pearson & Sons Waste Disposal Ltd
Related SIC codes
- 38110 Collection of non-hazardous waste
- 38120 Collection of hazardous waste
- 38210 Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
- 38310 Dismantling of wrecks
- 38320 Recovery of sorted materials
Frequently asked
What is SIC code 38220?
SIC code 38220 is the UK Standard Industrial Classification (SIC 2007) for "Treatment and disposal 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 38220?
677 companies are currently classified under SIC code 38220 on the UK register, most commonly in London, Birmingham, Glasgow.
How do I find companies with SIC code 38220?
On Company Shark, search the live Companies House register by SIC code 38220, 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 38220 the right code for my company?
SIC codes are self-reported. Pick the code that most closely matches your main activity — 38220 covers "Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste". You can record up to four SIC codes, and update them on your annual confirmation statement.
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