19 02 99Wastes not otherwise specified
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 99 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for wastes not otherwise specified. It sits in subchapter 19 02 of Chapter 19, covering wastes from physico/chemical treatments of waste.
19 02 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 19 02 99 when no other code in subchapter 19 02 describes your waste more precisely.
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 02 03Premixed wastes composed only of non-hazardous wastes
19 02 04*Premixed wastes composed of at least one hazardous waste
19 02 05*Sludges from physico/chemical treatment containing dangerous substances
19 02 06Sludges from physico/chemical treatment other than those mentioned in 19 02 05
19 02 07*Oil and concentrates from separation
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 19 02 99 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 19 02 99 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 19 02 11*). 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 99?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 19 02 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.