EWC Code 20 01 30

European Waste Catalogue (EWC) Code 20 01 30 describes waste that as detergents other than those mentioned in 20 01 29 and is classed as a Mirror Non-hazardous code.

EWC Code

20 01 30

Description

detergents other than those mentioned in 20 01 29

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

20

Description

municipal wastes (household waste and similar commercial, industrial and institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions

Sub-Chapter

20 01

Description

separately collected fractions (except 15 01)

Examples of EWC Code 20 01 30

Detergent Cleaner Cleanser Washing Powder Soap Powder Soap Flake Surfactant Shampoo Hand Soap Triton X Alkaline Detergent