Hazardous (*)

EWC 18 02 02*

Wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection

About 18 02 02*

Infectious waste from animal healthcare. Hazardous — infection risk to humans and animals.

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
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
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 01Sharps (except 18 02 02)
  • 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