EWC 08 01 16
Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 15
About 08 01 16
Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish not containing hazardous substances.
- Chapter
- 08 · Wastes from the MFSU of Coatings (Paints, Varnishes and Vitreous Enamels), Adhesives, Sealants and Printing Inks
- Sub-chapter
- 08 01 · Wastes from MFSU and removal of paint and varnish
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Partially recyclable: Water-based paint sludge can sometimes be recycled; solvent-based is hazardous
Mirror entry: assess the waste
08 01 16 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.
- 08 01 15* Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
Handling: Solvent-based paints are flammable — segregate from water-based
Other codes in 08 01
- 08 01 11*Waste paint and varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
- 08 01 12Waste paint and varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 11
- 08 01 13*Sludges from paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
- 08 01 14Sludges from paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 13
- 08 01 15*Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
- 08 01 17*Wastes from paint or varnish removal containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
- 08 01 18Wastes from paint or varnish removal other than those mentioned in 08 01 17
- 08 01 19*Aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other dangerous substances
- 08 01 20Aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 19
- 08 01 21*Waste paint or varnish remover
- 08 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified