10 13 12*solid wastes from gas treatment containing hazardous substances
Chapter 10: Wastes from thermal processes
Overview
EWC code 10 13 12* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for solid wastes from gas treatment containing hazardous substances. It sits in subchapter 10 13 of Chapter 10, covering wastes from manufacture of cement, lime and plaster and articles and products made from them.
10 13 12* 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 13 01waste preparation mixture before thermal processing
10 13 04wastes from calcination and hydration of lime
10 13 06particulates and dust (except 10 13 12 and 10 13 13)
10 13 07sludges and filter cakes from gas treatment
10 13 09*wastes from asbestos-cement manufacture containing asbestos
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 10 13 12* hazardous waste?
Yes. 10 13 12* 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 13 13).
How do I dispose of 10 13 12*?
As hazardous waste, 10 13 12* 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.