Hazardous (*)

EWC 16 02 10*

Discarded equipment containing or contaminated by PCB's other than those mentioned in 16 02 09

About 16 02 10*

Discarded equipment contaminated by PCBs. Hazardous — requires specialist decontamination.

Chapter: 16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter: 16 02 · Wastes from electrical and electronic equipment
Classification: Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability: Specialist disposal: WEEE is recyclable but requires specialist processing

Handling: WEEE regulations — must go to approved treatment facility

16 02 09*Transformers and capacitors containing PCB's
16 02 11*Discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC
16 02 12*Discarded equipment containing free asbestos
16 02 13*Discarded equipment containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 12
16 02 14Discarded equipment other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 13
16 02 15*Hazardous components removed from discarded equipment
16 02 16Components removed from discarded equipment other than those mentioned in 16 02 15