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19 02 10
Mirror non-hazardous

Combustible wastes other than those mentioned in 19 02 08 and 19 02 09

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 02 10 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for combustible wastes other than those mentioned in 19 02 08 and 19 02 09. It sits in subchapter 19 02 of Chapter 19, covering wastes from physico/chemical treatments of waste.

19 02 10 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 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is EWC code 19 02 10 hazardous waste?

Not necessarily. 19 02 10 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 19 02 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 19 02 10?

Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 19 02 10 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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Code Details

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
Subchapter
19 02
Classification
Non-hazardous
Mirror Codes
19 02 08*19 02 09*

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