06 03 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Overview
EWC code 06 03 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 06 03 of Chapter 06, covering wastes from the MFSU of salts and their solutions and metallic oxides.
06 03 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 06 03 99 when no other code in subchapter 06 03 describes your waste more precisely.
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 16Metallic oxides other than those mentioned in 06 03 15
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 06 03 99 hazardous waste?
No. 06 03 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 06 03 99?
As non-hazardous waste, 06 03 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.