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18 02 01Non-hazardous
Sharps (except 18 02 02)
Chapter 18: Wastes from human or animal health care and/or related research (except kitchen and restaurant wastes not arising from immediate health care)
Related Codes in This Subchapter
18 02 02*Hazardous
Wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection
18 02 03Non-hazardous
Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection
18 02 05*Mirror hazardous
Chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
18 02 06Mirror non-hazardous
Chemicals other than those mentioned in 18 02 05
18 02 07*Hazardous
Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines
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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 02
Classification
Non-hazardous
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