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08 03 18
Mirror non-hazardous

Waste printing toner other than those mentioned in 08 03 17

Chapter 08: Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks

Common Examples

  • Standard office printer/copier toner cartridges

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.

Classification Guidance

Printer toner cartridges. Most modern toner is non-hazardous (08 03 18), but some specialty toners may contain hazardous substances. Key questions: Is this from a standard office printer or a specialized industrial printing process? Does the cartridge have any hazard warning labels?

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Code Details

Chapter
08 - Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks
Subchapter
08 03
Classification
Non-hazardous
Mirror Code
08 03 17*

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