Hazardous (*)

EWC 16 01 21*

Hazardous components other than those mentioned in 16 01 07 to 16 01 11 and 16 01 13 and 16 01 14

About 16 01 21*

Hazardous components from vehicles not covered by other specific codes. Hazardous.

Chapter: 16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter: 16 01 · End of life vehicles from different means of transport (including off road machinery) and wastes from dismantling of end of life vehicles and vehicle maintenance (except 13, 14 6 06 and 16 08)
Classification: Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability: Partially recyclable: ELV Directive sets 95% recovery and 85% recycling targets. UK achieves ~92-93% recovery. Metals, plastics, and glass all recoverable

Handling: ELV regulations — must be depolluted by authorised treatment facility

16 01 03End-of-life tyres
16 01 04*End-of-life vehicles
16 01 06End-of-life vehicles, containing neither liquids nor other hazardous components
16 01 07*Oil filters
16 01 08*Components containing mercury
16 01 09*Components containing PCB's
16 01 10*Explosive components (e.g. air bags)
16 01 11*Brake pads containing asbestos
16 01 12Brake pads other than those mentioned in 16 01 11
16 01 13*Brake fluids
16 01 14*Antifreeze fluids containing dangerous substances
16 01 15Antifreeze fluids other than those mentioned in 16 01 14
16 01 16Tanks for liquefied gas
16 01 17Ferrous metal
16 01 18Non-ferrous metal
16 01 19Plastic
16 01 20Glass
16 01 22Components not otherwise specified
16 01 99Wastes not otherwise specified