Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
Construction material wholesalers handle packaging across timber (shrink wrap, strapping), sanitaryware (cardboard boxes, EPS inserts), and fixings (blister packs, bags). Importers carry EPR obligations for all packaging entering the UK. The diversity of product types and packaging formats makes comprehensive data collection essential for accurate EPR compliance.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 46.73
Does SIC code 46.73 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 46.73 (Wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment) are subject to UK EPR packaging regulations if they meet the turnover threshold (annual turnover exceeding £1 million) and tonnage threshold (handling more than 25 tonnes of packaging per year). Both thresholds must be met.
What packaging do wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Shrink wrap, Strapping, Corrugated boxes, EPS inserts, Blister packs. All primary, secondary, and transit packaging must be tracked by material type and weight, then reported to DEFRA via the RPD portal.
How much packaging does a typical business in this sector handle?
Typical SMEs in the wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment sector handle approximately 10-60 tonnes of packaging per year. This varies based on business size, product range, and supply chain complexity. Use our compliance checker for a personalised assessment.
Related SIC Codes
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25.12Manufacture of doors and windows of metal
22.23Manufacture of builders' ware of plastic
23.31Manufacture of ceramic tiles and flags
EPR compliance for wholesale of wood, construction materials and sanitary equipment
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