06 03 16Metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Overview
EWC code 06 03 16 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15. It sits in subchapter 06 03 of Chapter 06, covering wastes from the MFSU of salts and their solutions and metallic oxides.
06 03 16 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
06 03 11*Solid salts and solutions containing cyanides
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 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 06 03 16 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 06 03 16 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 06 03 15*). 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 06 03 16?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 06 03 16 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.