Hazardous (*)

EWC 19 08 08*

Membrane system waste containing heavy metals

About 19 08 08*

Membrane system waste containing heavy metals. Hazardous.

Chapter
19 · Wastes from Waste Management Facilities, Off-Site Waste Water Treatment Plants and the Preparation of Water for Human Consumption and Water for Industrial Use
Sub-chapter
19 08 · Wastes from waste water treatment plants not otherwise specified
Classification
Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Sewage sludge can be used as agricultural fertiliser (biosolids)

Handling: Must meet Biosolids Assurance Scheme standards for land spreading

Other codes in 19 08

  • 19 08 01Screenings
  • 19 08 02Waste from desanding
  • 19 08 05Sludges from treatment of urban waste water
  • 19 08 06*Saturated or spent ion exchange resins
  • 19 08 07*Solutions and sludges from regeneration of ion exchangers 19 08 08* membrane system waste containing heavy metals
  • 19 08 09Grease and oil mixture from oil/water separation containing only edible oil and fats
  • 19 08 10*Grease and oil mixture from oil/water separation other than those mentioned in 19 08 09
  • 19 08 11*Sludges containing dangerous substances from biological treatment of industrial water
  • 19 08 12Sludges from biological treatment of industrial waste water other than those mentioned in 19 08 11
  • 19 08 13*Sludges containing dangerous substances from other treatment of industrial waste water
  • 19 08 14Sludges from other treatment of industrial waste water other than those mentioned in 19 08 13
  • 19 08 99Wastes not otherwise specified