EWC 01 03 04*
Acid-tailings from processing of sulphide ore
About 01 03 04*
Acidic residues from sulphide ore processing. Hazardous — can generate acid mine drainage and must be neutralised before disposal.
- Chapter
- 01 · Wastes resulting from exploration, Mining, Quarrying, Physical and Chemical treatment of Minerals
- Sub-chapter
- 01 03 · Wastes from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Not recyclable: Tailings generally require managed containment
Mirror entry: assess the waste
01 03 04* is one half of a mirror pair. Whether the waste is hazardous depends on what it contains, so assess it against EA guidance WM3 before choosing the code.
- 01 03 06 Tailings other than those mentioned in 01 03 04 and 01 03 05
Handling: Some tailings may be acid-generating — test before disposal
Other codes in 01 03
- 01 03 05*Other tailings containing dangerous substances
- 01 03 06Tailings other than those mentioned in 01 03 04 and 01 03 05
- 01 03 07*Other wastes containing dangerous substances from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals
- 01 03 08Dusty and powdery wastes other than those mentioned in 01 03 07
- 01 03 09Red mud from alumina production other than the wastes mentioned in 01 03 07
- 01 03 10*Red mud from alumina production containing hazardous substances other than the wastes mentioned in 01 03 07
- 01 03 99Wastes not otherwise specified