02 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Chapter 02: Wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing, food preparation and processing
Overview
EWC code 02 01 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 02 01 of Chapter 02, covering wastes from agriculture, horticulture, aquaculture, forestry, hunting and fishing.
02 01 99 is an absolute non-hazardous entry, which means it is classified as non-hazardous in every case and does not require a hazardous-properties assessment.
This is a "wastes not otherwise specified" catch-all entry. Only use 02 01 99 when no other code in subchapter 02 01 describes your waste more precisely.
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 99 hazardous waste?
No. 02 01 99 is an absolute non-hazardous entry, so it is non-hazardous in all cases and needs no hazard assessment.
What paperwork do I need for 02 01 99?
As non-hazardous waste, 02 01 99 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.
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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.