Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 10 02 08

Solid wastes from gas treatment other than those mentioned in 10 02 07

About 10 02 08

Solid wastes from gas treatment in iron and steel production not containing hazardous substances.

Chapter
10 · Waste From Thermal Processes
Sub-chapter
10 02 · Wastes from the iron and steel industry
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Slag can be used as aggregate; metal dusts can be recovered

Mirror entry: assess the waste

10 02 08 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.

  • 10 02 07* Solid wastes from gas treatment containing dangerous substances

Handling: Dusts may contain heavy metals — test before disposal

Other codes in 10 02

  • 10 02 01Wastes from the processing of slag
  • 10 02 02Unprocessed slag
  • 10 02 07*Solid wastes from gas treatment containing dangerous substances
  • 10 02 10Mill scales
  • 10 02 11*Wastes from cooling water treatment containing oil
  • 10 02 12Wastes from cooling water treatment other than those mentioned in 10 02 07
  • 10 02 13*Sludges and filter cakes from gas treatment containing dangerous substances
  • 10 02 14Sludges and filter cake other than those mentioned in 10 02 13
  • 10 02 15Other sludges and filter cakes
  • 10 02 99Wastes not otherwise specified