15 01 10Hazardous Waste
Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by hazardous substances
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 15: Waste packaging, absorbents, wiping cloths, filter materials and protective clothing not otherwise specified
Sub-chapter 1501: Packaging (including separately collected municipal packaging waste)
- Entry Type
- Absolute hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for packaging containing residues of or contaminated by hazardous substances. 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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