Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 19 12 12

Other wastes (including mixtures of materials) from mechanical treatment of waste other than those mentioned in 19 12 11

About 19 12 12

Other wastes from mechanical treatment not containing hazardous substances.

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 12 · Wastes from the mechanical treatment of waste (e.g. sorting, crushing, compacting, pelletising) not otherwise specified
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Sorted fractions are sent for material-specific recycling

Mirror entry: assess the waste

19 12 12 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.

  • 19 12 11* Other wastes (including mixtures of materials) from mechanical treatment of waste containing dangerous substances

Other codes in 19 12