European Waste Catalogue
Waste printing ink containing hazardous substances (solvent-based) is 08 03 12; water-based ink is 08 03 13. Ink sludges take 08 03 14 / 08 03 15.
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The European Waste Catalogue codes waste by the process it arises from, not just the material. Pick the row that matches where your ink is generated — each code links to its full classification, valorisation routes and receiving industries.
Ink containing hazardous substances
Waste printing inks containing dangerous substances
Ink other than 08 03 12
Waste ink other than those mentioned in 08 03 12
Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — European Waste Catalogue
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