Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 08 03 18

Waste printing toner other than those mentioned in 08 03 17

About 08 03 18

Waste printing toner 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 03 · Wastes from MFSU of printing inks
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Some inks can be recovered; toner cartridges widely recyclable

Mirror entry: assess the waste

08 03 18 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 03 17* Waste printing toner containing dangerous substances

Handling: Solvent-based inks are flammable

Other codes in 08 03

  • 08 03 07Aqueous sludges containing ink
  • 08 03 08Aqueous liquid waste containing ink
  • 08 03 12*Waste ink containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 13Waste ink other than those mentioned in 08 03 12
  • 08 03 14*Ink sludges containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 15Ink sludges other than those mentioned in 08 03 14
  • 08 03 16*Waste etching solutions
  • 08 03 17*Waste printing toner containing dangerous substances
  • 08 03 19*Disperse oil
  • 08 03 99Wastes not otherwise specified