01 03 04Hazardous Waste
Acid-generating tailings from processing of sulphide ore
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, and physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Sub-chapter 0103: Wastes from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals
- Entry Type
- Absolute hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for acid-generating tailings from processing of sulphide ore. Because this is a hazardous waste (indicated by the asterisk in the official catalogue), it requires specialised handling, consignment notes, and cannot be mixed with general waste.
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