EWC 18 02 01
Sharps (except 18 02 02)
About 18 02 01
Sharps from animal healthcare not classified as infectious.
- Chapter
- 18 · Wastes From Human or Animal Health Care and/or Related Research (except kitchen wastes not arising from immediate health care)
- Sub-chapter
- 18 02 · Wastes from research, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of disease involving animals
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Similar to human healthcare waste — specialist treatment required
Handling: Animal by-products regulations may also apply
Other codes in 18 02
- 18 02 02*Wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection
- 18 02 03Wastes whose collection and disposal is not subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection
- 18 02 05*Chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances
- 18 02 06Chemicals other than those mentioned in 18 02 05
- 18 02 07*Cytotoxic and cytostatic medicines
- 18 02 08Medicines other than those mentioned in 18 02 07