Other building and industrial cleaning activities
Commercial cleaning companies that supply branded cleaning products or decant chemicals into branded containers carry EPR obligations. This includes refillable spray bottles, chemical drums, and branded packaging for cleaning kits. Companies providing consumables (bin liners, paper towels) under their own brand must include this packaging in EPR submissions.
Common Packaging Types
EPR Questions for SIC 81.22
Does SIC code 81.22 have EPR obligations?
Yes. Businesses operating under SIC code 81.22 (Other building and industrial cleaning activities) 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 other building and industrial cleaning activities businesses need to report?
Common packaging types include: Plastic spray bottles, Chemical drums, Plastic refill pouches, Bin liner packaging, Corrugated boxes. 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 other building and industrial cleaning activities sector handle approximately 2-15 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.
EPR compliance for other building and industrial cleaning activities
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