12 01 20*Spent grinding bodies and grinding materials containing dangerous substances
Chapter 12: Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics
Overview
EWC code 12 01 20* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for spent grinding bodies and grinding materials containing dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 12 01 of Chapter 12, covering wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics.
12 01 20* 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 12 01 20* hazardous waste?
Yes. 12 01 20* 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 12 01 21).
How do I dispose of 12 01 20*?
As hazardous waste, 12 01 20* 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.