12 01 21Spent grinding bodies and grinding materials other than those mentioned in 12 01 20
Chapter 12: Wastes from shaping and physical and mechanical surface treatment of metals and plastics
Overview
EWC code 12 01 21 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for spent grinding bodies and grinding materials other than those mentioned in 12 01 20. 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 21 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 12 01 21 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 12 01 21 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 12 01 20*). 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 12 01 21?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 12 01 21 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.