EWC 15 02 03
Absorbents, filter materials, wiping cloths and protective clothing other than those mentioned in 15 02 02
About 15 02 03
Absorbents, filter materials, and wiping cloths not contaminated by hazardous substances.
- Chapter
- 15 · Waste Packaging, Absorbents, Wiping Cloths, Filter Materials and Protective Clothing Not Otherwise Specified
- Sub-chapter
- 15 02 · Absorbents, filter materials, wiping cloths and protective clothing
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Contaminated absorbents are usually hazardous and need specialist disposal
Mirror entry: assess the waste
15 02 03 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.
- 15 02 02* Absorbents, filter materials (including oil filters not otherwise specified) wiping cloths, protective clothing contaminated by dangerous substances
Handling: If contaminated with hazardous substances, handle as hazardous waste
Other codes in 15 02
- 15 02 02*Absorbents, filter materials (including oil filters not otherwise specified) wiping cloths, protective clothing contaminated by dangerous substances