End of Life Route

The end-of-life route controlled list identifies the routes that packaging can go down once it has fulfilled it’s purpose.

Controlled lists are maintained by the SCB, if there are values that you believe need to be added then contact us and we can add new values to the lists.

Data

identifier	category	detailed
end-of-life-route-0001	recycling	The process of converting waste materials into new materials and objects.
end-of-life-route-0002	home composting	Home composting is the process of using household waste to make compost at home.
end-of-life-route-0003	food waste collection	The collection of food waste from a business or home by a business, charity or local authority.
end-of-life-route-0004	green waste collection	The collection of food waste and garden from a business or home by a business, charity or local authority.
end-of-life-route-0005	take back scheme	A system that allows customers to return used packaging to the manufacturer or retailer for recycling or reuse.
end-of-life-route-0006	deposit return scheme	A system that allows customers to return used packaging to the manufacturer or retailer for recycling or reuse in exchange for a deposit
end-of-life-route-0007	landfill	The disposal of waste materials by burying them in the ground
end-of-life-route-0008	incineration	A waste treatment process that involves the combustion of substances contained in waste materials.
end-of-life-route-0009	informal reuse	The practice of reusing items that would otherwise be thrown away without any formal system in place.