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Chapter 16

EWC Chapter 16: Wastes not otherwise specified in the list

Browse 72 waste codes across 11 subchapters in this chapter to narrow down the relevant waste family, then open a code page for classification details and site search links.

Subchapters

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16 01Current subchapter

End-of-life vehicles from different means of transport (including off-road machinery) and wastes from dismantling of end-of-life vehicles and vehicle maintenance (except 13, 14, 16 06 and 16 08)

20 codes
16 02Subchapter

Wastes from electrical and electronic equipment

8 codes
16 03Subchapter

Off-specification batches and unused products

5 codes
16 04Subchapter

Waste explosives

3 codes
16 05Subchapter

Gases in pressure containers and discarded chemicals

6 codes
16 06Subchapter

Batteries and accumulators

6 codes
16 07Subchapter

Wastes from transport tank, storage tank and barrel cleaning (except 05 and 13)

3 codes
16 08Subchapter

Spent catalysts

7 codes
16 09Subchapter

Oxidising substances

4 codes
16 10Subchapter

Aqueous liquid wastes destined for off-site treatment

4 codes
16 11Subchapter

Waste linings and refractories

6 codes