10 12 12wastes from glazing other than those mentioned in0 1
Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes
Overview
EWC code 10 12 12 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes from glazing other than those mentioned in0 1. It sits in subchapter 10 12 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from manufacture of ceramic goods, bricks, tiles and construction products.
10 12 12 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.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
10 12 01waste preparation mixture before thermal processing
10 12 03particulates and dust
10 12 05sludges and filter cakes from gas treatment
10 12 06discarded moulds
10 12 08waste ceramics, bricks, tiles and construction products afterthermalprocessing)
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 10 12 12 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 10 12 12 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 10 12 11*). 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 12 12?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 10 12 12 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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EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.