EWC Code 16 07 99

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 16 07 99 describes waste that as wastes not otherwise specified and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

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EWC Code

16 07 99

Description

wastes not otherwise specified

Entry Type

Mirror Non-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

An EWC Code is a six-digit code used to identify waste as listed in the European Waste Catalogue. It is formatted as three pairs of numbers, for example 12 34 56. It identifies and classifies waste into categories according to how these wastes have been produced. It adequately describes the waste being transported, handled or treated. It can also be referred as a LoW Code (List of Waste Code). Read "What is an EWC Code?" from more information.

Chapter

16

Description

wastes not otherwise specified in the list
Sub-Chapter

16 07

Description

wastes from transport tank, storage tank and barrel cleaning (except 05 and 13)

Examples of EWC Code 16 07 99

Tank Cleaning Residues Containing Non Hazardous Substance Tank Washings Containing Non Hazardous Substance Barrel Cleaning Residues Containing Non Hazardous Substance Barrel Washings Containing Non Hazardous Substance Sump Cleaning Residues Containing Non Hazardous Substance Sump Washings Containing Non Hazardous Substance Interceptor Cleaning Residues Containing Non Hazardous Substance Interceptor Washings Containing Non Hazardous Substance Bund Cleaning Residues Containing Non Hazardous Substance Bund Washings Containing Non Hazardous Substance Tank Cleaning Residues Tank Washings Barrel Cleaning Residues Barrel Washings Sump Cleaning Residues Sump Washings Interceptor Cleaning Residues Interceptor Washings Bund Cleaning Residues Bund Washings