06 04 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Overview
EWC code 06 04 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 06 04 of Chapter 06, covering metal-containing wastes other than those mentioned in 06 03.
06 04 99 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.
This is a "wastes not otherwise specified" catch-all entry. Only use 06 04 99 when no other code in subchapter 06 04 describes your waste more precisely.
Mirror Entry Codes
This code has 3 mirror pairs. 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
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 06 04 99 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 06 04 99 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 06 04 03*). 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 04 99?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 06 04 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 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.