- EWC Codes
- Chapter 19
- 19 12 02
19 12 02Non-Hazardous
Ferrous metal
- Official Taxonomy Path
Chapter 19: Wastes from waste management facilities, off-site waste water treatment plants and the preparation of water intended for human consumption and water for industrial use
Sub-chapter 1912: Wastes from the mechanical treatment of waste (for example sorting, crushing, compacting, pelletising) not otherwise specified
- Entry Type
- Absolute non-hazardous
- What does this mean in practice?
- This is the official classification for ferrous metal. As a non-hazardous waste, this requires standard duty of care documentation (Waste Transfer Notes) when moved off-site.
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