European Waste Catalogue
Spent blasting material containing hazardous substances — from removing leaded paint or contaminated coatings — is 12 01 16; clean spent media is 12 01 17.
Also searched as: shot blast media, abrasive media, garnet, blast residue
The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your blasting grit is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Blasting material containing hazardous substances
Waste blasting material containing hazardous substances
Blasting material (non-hazardous)
Waste blasting material other than those in 12 01 16*
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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