Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 10 04 10

Wastes from cooling-water treatment other than those mentioned in 10 04 09

About 10 04 10

Wastes from cooling-water treatment in lead production not containing hazardous substances.

Chapter
10 · Waste From Thermal Processes
Sub-chapter
10 04 · Wastes from lead thermal metallurgy
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Lead can be recovered from smelting wastes

Mirror entry: assess the waste

10 04 10 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 04 09* Wastes from cooling-water treatment containing oil

Handling: Lead compounds are toxic — strict handling controls required

Other codes in 10 04