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10 05 09
Mirror non-hazardous

wastes from cooling-water treatment other than those mentioned in10 05 08

Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes

Overview

EWC code 10 05 09 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes from cooling-water treatment other than those mentioned in10 05 08. It sits in subchapter 10 05 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from zinc thermal metallurgy.

10 05 09 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is EWC code 10 05 09 hazardous waste?

Not necessarily. 10 05 09 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 10 05 08*). 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 10 05 09?

Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 10 05 09 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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Code Details

Chapter
10 - Wastes from thermal processes
Subchapter
10 05
Classification
Non-hazardous
Mirror Code
10 05 08*

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