Non-hazardous

EWC 04 01 08

Waste tanned leather (blue sheetings, shavings, cuttings, buffing dust) containing chromium

About 04 01 08

Waste tanned leather containing chromium. Includes shavings, cuttings, and buffing dust.

Chapter
04 · Wastes from the Leather, Fur and Textile Industries
Sub-chapter
04 01 · Wastes from the leather and fur industry
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Chrome-tanned leather waste needs specialist processing

Handling: May contain chromium — hazardous waste rules may apply

Other codes in 04 01

  • 04 01 01Fleshings and lime split wastes
  • 04 01 02Liming waste
  • 04 01 03*Degreasing wastes containing solvents without a liquid phase
  • 04 01 04Tanning liquor containing chromium
  • 04 01 05Tanning liquor free of chromium
  • 04 01 06Sludges, in particular from on-site effluent treatment containing chromium
  • 04 01 07Sludges, in particular from on-site effluent treatment free of chromium
  • 04 01 09Wastes from dressing and finishing
  • 04 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified