02 01 08*Agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances
Chapter 02: Wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, food preparation and processing
Overview
EWC code 02 01 08* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for agrochemical waste containing dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 02 01 of Chapter 02, covering wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing.
02 01 08* is the hazardous entry of a mirror pair, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances at or above the relevant concentration thresholds.
Hazardous Waste Requirements
This waste is classified as hazardous and must be handled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. You must use a licensed hazardous waste carrier and complete a consignment note.
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
02 01 01Sludges from washing and cleaning
02 01 02Animal-tissue waste
02 01 03Plant-tissue waste
02 01 04Waste plastics (except packaging)
02 01 06Animal faeces, urine and manure (including spoiled straw), effluent, collected separately and treated off-site
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 02 01 08* hazardous waste?
Yes. 02 01 08* is a hazardous ("mirror") entry, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds (its non-hazardous counterpart is 02 01 09).
How do I dispose of 02 01 08*?
As hazardous waste, 02 01 08* must be moved by a registered waste carrier under a hazardous waste consignment note and sent to a facility permitted to accept hazardous waste. Consignment records must be kept for at least three years. It must not be mixed with non-hazardous waste.
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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.