Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 08 01 20

Aqueous suspensions containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 19

About 08 01 20

Aqueous suspensions 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 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.

  • 08 01 19* Aqueous suspensions 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 16Aqueous sludges containing paint or varnish other than those mentioned in 08 01 15
  • 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 21*Waste paint or varnish remover
  • 08 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified