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05 01 10
Mirror non-hazardous

Sludges from on-site effluent treatment other than those mentioned in 05 01 09

Chapter 05: Wastes from petroleum refining, natural gas purification and pyrolytic treatment of coal

Overview

EWC code 05 01 10 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for sludges from on-site effluent treatment other than those mentioned in 05 01 09. It sits in subchapter 05 01 of Chapter 05, covering wastes from petroleum refining.

05 01 10 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is EWC code 05 01 10 hazardous waste?

Not necessarily. 05 01 10 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 05 01 09*). 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 05 01 10?

Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 05 01 10 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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Code Details

Chapter
05 - Wastes from petroleum refining, natural gas purification and pyrolytic treatment of coal
Subchapter
05 01
Classification
Non-hazardous
Mirror Code
05 01 09*

EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.