EWC Code

01 03 04acid-generating tailings from processing of sulphide ore

This is a code under chapter 01 03 — Wastes from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

01 03 04

Chapter

01 03

Description

acid-generating tailings from processing of sulphide ore

Chapter description

Wastes from physical and chemical processing of metalliferous minerals

Classification

Hazardous. Requires a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN), not a standard Waste Transfer Note. Additional record-keeping applies under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.