10 08 19*wastes from cooling-water treatment containing oil
Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes
Overview
EWC code 10 08 19* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes from cooling-water treatment containing oil. It sits in subchapter 10 08 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from other non-ferrous thermal metallurgy.
10 08 19* is the hazardous entry of a mirror pair, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances at or above the relevant concentration thresholds.
Hazardous Waste Requirements
This waste is classified as hazardous and must be handled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. You must use a licensed hazardous waste carrier and complete a consignment note.
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
10 08 04particulates and dust
10 08 08*salt slag from primary and secondary production
10 08 09other slags
10 08 10*dross and skimmings that are flammable or emit, upon contact withwater, flammable gases in hazardous quantities
10 08 11dross and skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 08 10
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 10 08 19* hazardous waste?
Yes. 10 08 19* is a hazardous ("mirror") entry, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds (its non-hazardous counterpart is 10 08 20).
How do I dispose of 10 08 19*?
As hazardous waste, 10 08 19* must be moved by a registered waste carrier under a hazardous waste consignment note and sent to a facility permitted to accept hazardous waste. Consignment records must be kept for at least three years. It must not be mixed with non-hazardous waste.
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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.