16 07 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Chapter 16: Wastes not otherwise specified in the list
Overview
EWC code 16 07 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 16 07 of Chapter 16, covering wastes from transport tank, storage tank and barrel cleaning (except 05 and 13).
16 07 99 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.
This is a "wastes not otherwise specified" catch-all entry. Only use 16 07 99 when no other code in subchapter 16 07 describes your waste more precisely.
Mirror Entry Codes
This code has 2 mirror pairs. 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
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 16 07 99 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 16 07 99 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 16 07 08*). 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 16 07 99?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 16 07 99 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.