11 02 05*Wastes from copper hydrometallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
Chapter 11: Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials; non-ferrous hydro-metallurgy
Overview
EWC code 11 02 05* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes from copper hydrometallurgical processes containing dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 11 02 of Chapter 11, covering wastes from non-ferrous hydrometallurgical processes.
11 02 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
11 02 02*Sludges from zinc hydrometallurgy (including jarosite, goethite)
11 02 03Wastes from the production of anodes for aqueous electrolytical processes
11 02 06Wastes from copper hydrometallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 11 02 05
11 02 07*Other wastes containing dangerous substances
11 02 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 11 02 05* hazardous waste?
Yes. 11 02 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 11 02 06).
How do I dispose of 11 02 05*?
As hazardous waste, 11 02 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.