EWC Code

05 07 01wastes containing mercury

This is a code under chapter 05 07 — Wastes from natural gas purification and transportation of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

05 07 01

Chapter

05 07

Description

wastes containing mercury

Chapter description

Wastes from natural gas purification and transportation

Entry type

Mirror hazardous — part of a mirror pair. Whether this entry applies depends on a WM3 assessment of the substances present.

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.