Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 10 05 09

Wastes from cooling water treatment other than those mentioned in 10 05 08

About 10 05 09

Wastes from cooling water treatment other than those mentioned in 10 05 08. Non-hazardous. Mirror entry: if the waste contains dangerous substances, use 10 05 08* instead.

Chapter
10 · Waste From Thermal Processes
Sub-chapter
10 05 · Wastes from zinc thermal metallurgy
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Zinc recoverable from dross and dusts

Mirror entry: assess the waste

10 05 09 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 05 08* Wastes from cooling water treatment containing oil

Other codes in 10 05

  • 10 05 01Slags from primary and secondary production
  • 10 05 03*Flue-gas dust
  • 10 05 04Other particulates and dust
  • 10 05 05*Solid waste from gas treatment
  • 10 05 06*Sludges and filter cakes from gas treatment
  • 10 05 08*Wastes from cooling water treatment containing oil
  • 10 05 10*Dross and skimmings that are flammable or emit, upon contact with water, flammable gases in dangerous quantities
  • 10 05 11Dross and skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 05 10
  • 10 05 99Wastes not otherwise specified