This part of the European Standard EN 13965, Characterization of waste - Terminology, Part 1: Material related terms and definitions, concerns concepts which are related to different types of waste. It gives a compilation of selected and updated terms and definitions for use by for example producers, waste industry and legislators in the waste management field. It is harmonized with the current language used in management as well as in regulation. It includes, with references, national terms and definitions where such needs have been expressed. It does not include terms related to specialized activities.The scope of TC 292 excludes radio active wastes. Ther