EWC Code 19 12 08

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 19 12 08 describes waste that as textiles and is classed as a Absolute Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

19 12 08

Description

textiles

Entry Type

Absolute Non-hazardous

A waste that is not listed with an asterisk and does not have any link to a mirror or absolute hazardous entry is automatically not hazardous.

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

19

Description

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

19 12

Description

wastes from the mechanical treatment of waste (for example sorting, crushing, compacting, pelletising) not otherwise specified

Examples of EWC Code 19 12 08

Clothes From Reprocess