Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 16 02 14

Discarded equipment other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 13

About 16 02 14

Discarded equipment not containing hazardous components.

Chapter
16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter
16 02 · Wastes from electrical and electronic equipment
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: WEEE is recyclable but requires specialist processing

Mirror entry: assess the waste

16 02 14 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.

  • 16 02 09* Transformers and capacitors containing PCB's
  • 16 02 13* Discarded equipment containing hazardous components other than those mentioned in 16 02 09 to 16 02 12

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 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 15*Hazardous components removed from discarded equipment
  • 16 02 16Components removed from discarded equipment other than those mentioned in 16 02 15