EWC 16 02 12*
Discarded equipment containing free asbestos
About 16 02 12*
Discarded equipment containing free asbestos. Hazardous — carcinogenic fibres.
- 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
Other codes in 16 02
- 16 02 09*Transformers and capacitors containing PCB's
- 16 02 10*Discarded equipment containing or contaminated by PCB's other than those mentioned in 16 02 09
- 16 02 11*Discarded equipment containing chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC
- 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