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18 01 01
Non-hazardous

Sharps (except 18 01 03)

Chapter 18: Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)

Common Examples

  • Unused sharps
  • Sharps from non-clinical settings

Classification Guidance

Non-infectious sharps - needles, scalpels, lancets that have not been in contact with infectious patients.

Related Codes in This Subchapter

18 01 02
Non-hazardous

Body parts and organs including blood bags and blood preserves (except 18 01 03)

18 01 03*
Hazardous

Wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection

18 01 04
Non-hazardous

Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection (e.g. dressings, plaster casts, linen, disposable clothing, diapers)

18 01 06*
Mirror hazardous

Chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances

18 01 07
Mirror non-hazardous

Chemicals other than those mentioned in 18 01 06

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Code Details

Chapter
18 - Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)
Subchapter
18 01
Classification
Non-hazardous

EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.