02 01 09Agrochemical waste other than those mentioned in 02 01 08
Chapter 02: Wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, food preparation and processing
Overview
EWC code 02 01 09 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for agrochemical waste other than those mentioned in 02 01 08. It sits in subchapter 02 01 of Chapter 02, covering wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing.
02 01 09 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
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 09 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 02 01 09 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 02 01 08*). 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 02 01 09?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 02 01 09 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.