10 11 13*glass-polishing and -grinding sludge containing hazardoussubstances
Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes
Overview
EWC code 10 11 13* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for glass-polishing and -grinding sludge containing hazardoussubstances. It sits in subchapter 10 11 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from manufacture of glass and glass products.
10 11 13* 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 11 03waste glass-based fibrous materials
10 11 05particulates and dust
10 11 09*waste preparation mixture before thermal processing, containinghazardous substances
10 11 10waste preparation mixture before thermal processing, other thanthose mentioned in 10 11 09
10 11 11*waste glass in small particles and glass powder containing heavymetals (for example from cathode ray tubes)
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 10 11 13* hazardous waste?
Yes. 10 11 13* 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 11 14).
How do I dispose of 10 11 13*?
As hazardous waste, 10 11 13* 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.