19 13 04Sludges from soil remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 03
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 13 04 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for sludges from soil remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 03. It sits in subchapter 19 13 of Chapter 19, covering wastes from soil and groundwater remediation.
19 13 04 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 13 01*Solid wastes from soil remediation containing dangerous substances
19 13 02Solid wastes from soil remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 01
19 13 03*Sludges from soil remediation containing dangerous substances
19 13 05*Sludges from groundwater remediation containing dangerous substances
19 13 06Sludges from groundwater remediation other than those mentioned in 19 13 05
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 19 13 04 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 19 13 04 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 19 13 03*). 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 13 04?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 19 13 04 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.