European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code
08 01 13* – sludges from paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances
Chapter
08Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) of coatings (paints, varnishes and vitreous enamels), adhesives, sealants and printing inks
Sub-Chapter
08 01Wastes from the manufacture, formulation, supply and use (MFSU) and removal of paint and varnish
Individual Entry
08 01 13*
sludges from paint or varnish containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances
Mirror Hazardous
* Signifies Hazardous Waste

Mirror Hazardous - Some wastes are not automatically hazardous or non-hazardous - they are called mirror entry wastes. These wastes have a hazardous waste entry (or entries) marked with an asterisk (*), and an alternative non-hazardous waste entry (or entries) not marked with an asterisk