EWC Code

11 01 15eluate and sludges from membrane systems or ion exchange systems containing hazardous substances

This is a code under chapter 11 01 — Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials (for example galvanic processes, zinc coating processes, pickling processes, etching, phosphating, alkaline degreasing, anodising) of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

11 01 15

Chapter

11 01

Description

eluate and sludges from membrane systems or ion exchange systems containing hazardous substances

Chapter description

Wastes from chemical surface treatment and coating of metals and other materials (for example galvanic processes, zinc coating processes, pickling processes, etching, phosphating, alkaline degreasing, anodising)

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.