06 04 04Hazardous Waste
Wastes containing mercury
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 06: Wastes from inorganic chemical processes
Sub-chapter 0604: Metal-containing wastes other than those mentioned in 06 03
- Entry Type
- Mirror hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for wastes containing mercury. 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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