19 01 18Pyrolysis wastes other than those mentioned in 19 01 17
Chapter 19: Wastes from waste management facilities, off-site waste water treatment plants and the preparation of water intended for human consumption and water for industrial use
Overview
EWC code 19 01 18 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for pyrolysis wastes other than those mentioned in 19 01 17. It sits in subchapter 19 01 of Chapter 19, covering wastes from incineration or pyrolysis of waste.
19 01 18 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.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
19 01 02Ferrous materials removed from bottom ash
19 01 05*Filter cake from gas treatment
19 01 06*Aqueous liquid wastes from gas treatment and other aqueous liquid wastes
19 01 07*Solid wastes from gas treatment
19 01 10*Spent activated carbon from flue-gas treatment
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 19 01 18 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 19 01 18 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 19 01 17*). 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 19 01 18?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 19 01 18 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.