EWC 04 02 20
Sludges from on-site effluent treatment other than those mentioned in 04 02 19
About 04 02 20
Sludges from on-site effluent treatment at textile plants not containing hazardous substances.
- Chapter
- 04 · Wastes from the Leather, Fur and Textile Industries
- Sub-chapter
- 04 02 · Wastes from the textile industry
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Partially recyclable: Natural fibres can be recycled; synthetic blends are harder
Mirror entry: assess the waste
04 02 20 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.
- 04 02 19* Sludges from on-site effluent treatment containing dangerous substances
Other codes in 04 02
- 04 02 09Wastes from composite materials (impregnated textile, elastomer, plastomer)
- 04 02 10Organic matter from natural products (e.g. grease, wax)
- 04 02 14*Wastes from finishing containing organic solvents
- 04 02 15Wastes from finishing other than those mentioned in 04 02 14
- 04 02 16*Dyestuffs and pigments containing dangerous substances
- 04 02 17Dyestuffs and pigments other than those mentioned in 04 02 16
- 04 02 19*Sludges from on-site effluent treatment containing dangerous substances
- 04 02 21Wastes from unprocessed textile fibres
- 04 02 22Wastes from processed textile fibres
- 04 02 99Wastes not otherwise specified