Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 16 11 02

Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 01

About 16 11 02

Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes not containing hazardous substances.

Chapter
16 · Wastes Not Otherwise Specified in the List
Sub-chapter
16 11 · Waste linings and refractories
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Refractory linings may contain recoverable materials

Mirror entry: assess the waste

16 11 02 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 11 01* Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances

Handling: May contain chromium or other hazardous metals

Other codes in 16 11

  • 16 11 01*Carbon-based linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 03*Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 04Other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 03
  • 16 11 05*Linings and refractories from non-metallurgical processes containing dangerous substances
  • 16 11 06Linings and refractories from non-metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 05