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NIC Class 3812 - Collection of hazardous waste

NIC Class 3812 covers Collection of hazardous waste. This is the main comparison layer for deciding which specific six-digit Sub-class best fits the real activity described in Udyam, MCA or MSME workflows. It...

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Last verified 2026-04-21
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Related NIC codes in this branch

Compare nearby hierarchy entries before choosing a code for a registration or business workflow.

Sub-class 381201
Collection of all medical waste including bio-hazardous waste and expired pharmaceuticals
 Sub-class 381202
Collection of E-waste
 Sub-class 381299
Collection of other hazardous waste n.e.c.
 Class 3811
Collection of non-hazardous waste
 Group 381
Waste collection activities
 Division 37
Sewerage
 Section E
Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities
 Class 3821
Treatment and disposal of non-hazardous waste
 Class 3822
Treatment and disposal of hazardous waste
 Class 3830
Materials and other waste recovery
 Class 3700
Sewerage
 Class 3900
Remediation and other waste management service activities
Practical Summary

What Class 3812 Covers

Class 3812 is the final decision layer before six-digit Sub-classes such as 381201 Collection of all medical waste including bio-hazardous waste and expired pharmaceuticals, 381202 Collection of E-waste, 381299 Collection of other hazardous waste n.e.c.. Compare the child pages before using a code in a filing.

Where Used In Practice

Where Class 3812 Is Used

Class 3812 is used when the final six-digit code is not obvious and official notes or child Sub-classes need to be compared.

  • Udyam and MSME code research
  • Company or LLP registration preparation
  • Business activity shortlisting before filing
  • Internal classification and vendor profiling
How To Choose

How to Narrow Down From Class 3812

Review every child Sub-class under Class 3812. If the wording is still broad, open the six-digit child pages before using a code in registration.

Official note

Class note from the source layer

This class includes the collection of hazardous waste, e.g. explosive, oxidizing, flammable, toxic, irritant, carcinogenic, corrosive, infectious and other substances and preparations harmful for human health and environment. The activities may also include identification, treatment, packaging and labelling of waste for the purposes of transport. This class excludes: - collection of non-hazardous waste, see 3811 - operation of landfills for the disposal of hazardous waste and permanent storage of hazardous waste , see 3821 - remediation and clean up of contaminated buildings, mine sites, soil or ground water, e.g. asbestos removal, see 3900

Common Questions About NIC 3812

Which businesses fall under NIC 3812?

Start here when the business belongs to collection of hazardous waste and then compare child entries such as 381201 Collection of all medical waste including bio-hazardous waste and expired pharmaceuticals, 381202 Collection of E-waste, 381299 Collection of other hazardous waste n.e.c..

Is NIC 3812 a final filing code?

No. This is a hierarchy page. Continue to the six-digit Sub-class before using a code in registration or compliance records.

How do I verify that NIC 3812 is correct before filing?

Check the parent hierarchy, compare 3811 Collection of non-hazardous waste, and confirm that the official title matches the main revenue activity. For regulated or filing-critical decisions, verify the source row in the MoSPI dataset.

What happens if I use the wrong NIC code in Udyam or MCA registration?

A wrong code can cause mismatched business descriptions, follow-up questions or later compliance cleanup. It is better to compare nearby codes before filing than to correct a weak classification later.

Is there a legacy NIC 2008 equivalent for NIC 3812?

Use the legacy converter only as a migration aid. Old NIC 2008 matches can suggest where to look, but NIC 2025 should remain the primary reference for new code selection.

NIC 2026 guidance

How to move from Class 3812 to the right Sub-class

NIC 3812 is an intermediate hierarchy page, not usually the final code used in a filing. Use it to compare child entries, read the nearby-code context and move toward the most precise six-digit Sub-class. If the child list contains several similar activities, open each candidate page and compare the wording against the business's real operating model.

Data Source and Verification Date

Source layer

Official NIC 2025 Excel and PDF from MoSPI.

Last verified

2026-04-21 from the generated NIC 2025 source layer used in this build.

Disclaimer

This is an independent reference tool. Verify filing-critical decisions in official sources.