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List of issues relevant for adding mixtures of waste to Annex IIIA
This list is based on recital 39 of Regulation No. 1013/2006. The information marked by an asterisk (*) is
to be provided. The other information is indicative.
PROPOSED WORDING FOR THE ENTRY IN ANNEX IIIA*:
METAL-BEARING WASTES ARISING FROM MELTING, SMELTING AND REFINING OF METALS (B1100)
LIMITED TO • HARD ZINC SPELTER , • ZINC-CONTAINING DROSSES AND SKIMMINGS,
• ALUMINIUM SKIMMINGS, • WASTES OF REFRACTORY LININGS, INCLUDING CRUCIBLES,
ORIGINATING FROM COPPER SMELTING MIXED WITH • SLAGS FROM PRECIOUS METALS AND
COPPER PROCESSING (GB040)
A. PROPERTIES OF THE MIXTURE OF WASTE
1. Usual description*:
NON- FERROUS METAL-BEARING WASTES ARISING FROM MELTING, SMELTING AND REFINING OF
INCLUDING SLAGS FROM PRECIOUS METALS AND COPPER PROCESSING
2. Waste identification:*
European Community list of wastes: 10 03 16 skimmings other than those mentioned in 10 03 15 (Almetallurgy), 10 05 01 slags from primary and secondary production (Zn-metallurgy), 10 05 04 other particulates
and dust (Zn-metallurgy), 10 06 01 slags from primary and secondary production (Cu- metallurgy), 10 06 02
dross and skimmings from primary and secondary production (Cu-metallurgy), 10 06 04 other particulates and
dust(Cu-metallugy), 10 07 01 slags from primary and secondary production (Ag, Au and Pt-metallurgy)
10 08 09 other slags (other non-ferrous metallurgy), 10 10 03 furnace slag (non-ferrous metallurgy), 16 11 04
other linings and refractories from metallurgical processes other than those mentioned in 16 11 03*, 19 02 03
premixed wastes composed only of non-hazardous wastes, 19 12 12 other wastes (including mixtures of
materials) from mechanical treatment of wastes other than those mentioned in 19 12 11*
Basel Codes: B1100 (limited entries) + GB040
B1100 Metal-bearing wastes arising from melting, smelting and refining of metals (limited to the following entries):
• Hard zinc spelter
• Zinc-containing drosses:
- Galvanizing slab zinc top dross (>90% Zn)
- Galvanizing slab zinc bottom dross (>92% Zn)
- Zinc die casting dross (>85% Zn)
- Hot dip galvanizers slab zinc dross (batch)(>92% Zn)
- Zinc skimmings
• Aluminium skimmings (or skims) excluding salt slag
• Wastes of refractory linings, including crucibles, originating from copper smelting
+
GB040 7112 Slags from precious metals and copper processing for further refining.
3. Physical characteristics*:
powdery/powder
solid
viscous/pasty
The scrap mixture may be hydraulically briquetted
sludgy
liquid
gaseous
other (specify)
4. Chemical characteristics:
The composition may vary, depending on the content of the pre-dominating metal(s)
See ISRI- specifications (ATTACHMENT1); depending on the content of the pre-dominating metal of the
mixture, different commercial names may be appropriate; e.g. in case of pre-dominating element copper 
“Drove”.
5. Potential for contamination*:
Normally none. No fraction of the mixture must exhibit hazardous characteristics.
6. Information on the process(es) by which the mixture of waste is produced*:
The above mentioned unintentionally produced mixture results from collection of scrap and metal bearing
wastes (e.g. collection of metal bearing wastes from different foundries etc.).
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B. MANAGEMENT ASPECTS
1. Technological capacity
Estimated capacity for recovery in the EU in tonnes: no data available
Estimated amount of facilities for recovery in the EU:
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2-10
>10-100
>100-1000
>1000
2. Packaging types
X Drum  Wooden barrel  Jerrican  Box  Bag  Composite packaging  Pressure receptacle X Bulk X Other (specify):
container
Load in bulk form (covered trucks) and/or in containers or drums
3. Storage:
Methods of storage at the recovery facility (if appropriate): covered storage.
4. Trade aspects
Amount of waste shipped within the EU (rough indication): depends on the pre-dominating metal content in the
mixture – no data available
Amount of waste export from the EU or import to the EU from third countries (rough indication): no data
5. Recovery operation(s) for the mixture of waste*:
R4
Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds
6. Description of recovery operation(s)*:
Indicate the technologies employed for the non interim recovery operation(s):
The recovery of the metal waste mixtures normally takes place in a shaft furnace (low-grade copper).
Recovery operations are also carried out in flash smelters (or in submerged plasma furnaces). Depending
on the processes, metals like zinc, lead, iron etc. and copper are separated (e.g. in the flue dust and the slag)
and further treated in order to recover the residual metals (recycling of lead, zinc etc. in special installations.)
7. Use of recovered materials (e.g. compliance with technical/industrial quality standards):
New pure copper, zinc, lead etc. (depending on the input scrap); The fayalite (iron silicate) slag is further
treated in compliance with international standards in order to get a product which is used for sandblasting.
8. Recovery quota (rough indication)*
Amount of recovered material in relation to non-recoverable waste: almost 100% of the pre-dominating metal
in the mixture e.g. copper or zinc; almost all metals can be recovered in a multi-step process (from slag and
flue dust)
Non-recoverable fraction (list typical fractions and their major constituents):---Typical method of disposal (operation) for the non-recoverable fraction:-----
C. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
Overall environmental benefits of the recovery of the mixture of waste*:
X Virgin material conservation X Energy conservation  Emission reduction (e.g. reduction of greenhouse gas emissions)
X Reduction of the amount of waste destined to disposal  other (please describe)
ENFORCABLILTY
How is control of compliance of the waste mixture with the given specifications in the proposed entry for
ANNEX IIIA possible for enforcement officers (e.g. which additional documents should be carried along during
transport for proof of compliance; simple tests)?*
The same way as for each pure fraction. Carrying along analyses, proofs of non-hazardous characteristics of
the waste mixture or fractions thereof and indication of the ISRI-Specification may be helpful.
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