Hazardous (*) · mirror entry

EWC 10 05 10*

Dross and skimmings that are flammable or emit, upon contact with water, flammable gases in dangerous quantities

About 10 05 10*

Dross and skimmings that are flammable or emit, upon contact with water, flammable gases in dangerous quantities. Hazardous — moves on a hazardous waste consignment note, not a standard transfer note. Mirror entry: if assessment (WM3) shows no hazardous properties, use 10 05 11.

Chapter
10 · Waste From Thermal Processes
Sub-chapter
10 05 · Wastes from zinc thermal metallurgy
Classification
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Zinc recoverable from dross and dusts

Mirror entry: assess the waste

10 05 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 05 11 Dross and skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 05 10

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 09Wastes from cooling water treatment other than those mentioned in 10 05 08
  • 10 05 11Dross and skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 05 10
  • 10 05 99Wastes not otherwise specified