01 03 06Tailings other than those mentioned in 01 03 04 and 01 03 05
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 03 06 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for tailings other than those mentioned in 01 03 04 and 01 03 05. It sits in subchapter 01 03 of Chapter 01, covering wastes from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals.
01 03 06 is the non-hazardous entry of a mirror pair. It applies only when the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant concentration thresholds; otherwise the hazardous mirror code applies.
Mirror Entry Code
This code has 1 mirror pair. The choice between hazardous and non-hazardous classification depends on whether the waste contains dangerous substances. Laboratory testing will be required.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
01 03 04*Acid-generating tailings from processing of sulphide ore
01 03 05*Other tailings containing dangerous substances
01 03 07*Other wastes containing dangerous substances from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals
01 03 08Dusty and powdery wastes other than those mentioned in 01 03 07
01 03 09Red mud from alumina production other than the wastes mentioned in 01 03 10
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 01 03 06 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 01 03 06 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 01 03 05*). It is non-hazardous only if the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds. Assessment, often laboratory testing, is needed to confirm.
What paperwork do I need for 01 03 06?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 01 03 06 is handled under standard duty of care: transfer it to a registered carrier with a waste transfer note. A hazardous waste consignment note is not required unless the hazardous mirror code applies.
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EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.