10 10 05*casting cores and moulds which have not undergone pouring,containing hazardous substances
Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes
Overview
EWC code 10 10 05* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for casting cores and moulds which have not undergone pouring,containing hazardous substances. It sits in subchapter 10 10 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from casting of non-ferrous pieces.
10 10 05* 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 10 03furnace slag
10 10 06casting cores and moulds which have not undergone pouring, otherthan those mentioned in 10 10 05
10 10 07*casting cores and moulds which have undergone pouring,containing hazardous substances
10 10 08casting cores and moulds which have undergone pouring, otherthan those mentioned in 10 10 07
10 10 09*flue-gas dust containing hazardous substances
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 10 10 05* hazardous waste?
Yes. 10 10 05* 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 10 06).
How do I dispose of 10 10 05*?
As hazardous waste, 10 10 05* 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.