06 03 11*Solid salts and solutions containing cyanides
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Overview
EWC code 06 03 11* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for solid salts and solutions containing cyanides. It sits in subchapter 06 03 of Chapter 06, covering wastes from the MFSU of salts and their solutions and metallic oxides.
06 03 11* 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
06 03 13*Solid salts and solutions containing heavy metals
06 03 14Solid salts and solutions other than those mentioned in 06 03 11 and 06 03 13
06 03 15*Metallic oxides containing heavy metals
06 03 16Metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15
06 03 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 06 03 11* hazardous waste?
Yes. 06 03 11* 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 06 03 14).
How do I dispose of 06 03 11*?
As hazardous waste, 06 03 11* 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.