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Apply for a waste producer number

If you generate hazardous waste as a company, you must apply for a waste generation number for each relevant business premises under certain conditions.

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  • Forms

    State of Brandenburg:

    in (rare) individual cases, the application can also be made by e-mail or letter


  • Detailed description

    As a company, you must comply with certain registration and verification obligations when handling hazardous waste.

    If you have to dispose of more than 2 tons of hazardous waste per year, you need a waste producer number.

    The waste producer number

    • is a nine-digit identification number that you need as a waste producer or waste owner in order to be able to participate in the electronic waste records procedure (eANV) when disposing of hazardous waste,
    • identifies the place where the waste is generated or accumulates,
    • is necessary, among other things, to be able to prove the proper and environmentally friendly disposal of hazardous waste.

    You need a waste producer number for disposal bills and consignment bills. You also need the number for entry in the so-called transfer bill if waste is collected and disposed of with a collective waste disposal certificate. A maximum of 20 tons per calendar year, source and waste code is permitted for this.

    If you have several business sites where hazardous waste is generated, you must apply for a separate waste producer number for each site.

    Notes:

    • In the event of relocation, the previous generator number becomes invalid. Please apply for a new waste producer number for the new location.
    • In the event of a company name change, the previous producer number will remain valid if there is no change in legal identity.
  • Requirements

    State of Brandenburg:

    for private individuals: certificate from the public waste disposal authority that waste will not be accepted.

  • Documents

    State of Brandenburg:

    Commercial register or business registration

  • Fees

    State of Brandenburg:

    35,- Euro for new application; 25,- for change application

  • Process

    State of Brandenburg:

    Applications must be submitted via the SBB portal to ensure rapid processing. The application is processed electronically; notification is sent by e-mail to the applicant or authorized representative

  • Duration

    State of Brandenburg:

    A few days (usually 2-3 working days)

  • Deadline

    State of Brandenburg:

    none

  • Responsible authority

    SBB Sonderabfallgesellschaft mbH

  • Point of contact

    At SBB - Mrs. Kröner-Ulitzsch/Mrs. Fechner

  • Legal basis
  • Pointer

    State of Brandenburg:

    Application by an "area producer" only possible after telephone consultation.

  • More information
  • Approved

    Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV)

  • Approved date
    12.09.2022