How to Quickly Check EWC Code Compatibility with Suppliers and Customers

Accurate classification of waste using European Waste Catalogue (EWC) codes is a routine but crucial task for waste, recycling, and metals businesses. Even minor errors can quickly escalate into unnecessary costs, operational disruptions, or missed business opportunities.

Common Challenges with Comparing EWC Codes

Many businesses regularly compare their own accepted EWC codes from their Environmental Agency (EA) Permit with those of suppliers or customers. This seemingly straightforward process can become complicated due to:

• Difficulty quickly identifying mismatched EWC codes.

• Manually checking each EWC code from lengthy EA permits or waste documentation.

• Risk of missing subtle but significant discrepancies.

• Time-consuming manual comparisons that divert attention from core business activities.

How Machu AI’s EWC Checker Simplifies Code Comparison

Machu AI’s EWC Checker streamlines the comparison process by automating code extraction and highlighting mismatches instantly:

Instant Document Upload and Scanning

Simply upload an EA permit, waste transfer note, classification report, or any relevant waste documentation (PDF). Machu AI automatically extracts and identifies all EWC codes, eliminating manual input and reducing human error.

Automatic EWC Code Matching and Highlighting

Upon upload, Machu AI quickly compares the extracted EWC codes against your business’s accepted EWC codes. Clearly marked categories simplify your review:

✅ EWC Codes: You Both Accept – immediate reassurance of compatibility.

⚠️ EWC Codes: You Accept, They Don't – highlights potential missed opportunities for your supplier or customer.

❌ EWC Codes: They Accept, You Don't – shows additional waste types the other business is authorised to handle, which your business may not currently accept.

Downloadable Summary

Easily download a clear .CSV of matches and mismatches, streamlining decision-making and simplifying communications with partners or internal teams.

Capture Hidden Business Opportunities

Using Machu AI’s EWC Checker ensures that you never overlook potential business opportunities or incur unnecessary compliance risks. By rapidly identifying EWC compatibility, your business can make informed operational decisions confidently and quickly.

Effortless Compliance and Increased Efficiency

Machu AI’s EWC Checker removes complexity, delivering accurate waste code comparisons in seconds. This accuracy and speed help your business remain compliant, efficient, and positioned to leverage every available opportunity.

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