EWC 01 03 99
Wastes not otherwise specified
About 01 03 99
Other mining and quarrying wastes from mineral processing not covered by specific codes.
- 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
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Not recyclable: Tailings generally require managed containment
Handling: Some tailings may be acid-generating — test before disposal
Other codes in 01 03
- 01 03 04*Acid-tailings from processing of sulphide ore
- 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