Block 10: Disposal/Recovery Facility
Block 10: Disposal/Recovery Facility
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Block 10 – Quick Reference
Disposal/Recovery Facility
Identifies the authorized facility that will receive and process the waste under this notification.
Basel Basis
Annex V-A Block 10; ESM principles
Field Type
Party identity — destination facility
Required For
All Basel movements
What Block 10 Captures
Block 10 establishes the legal identity of the receiving facility — the specific authorized site where the waste will be disposed of or recovered. Competent authorities use this block to verify that the declared destination holds a valid permit for the declared waste type and operation. The facility declared here must remain valid for the entire consent period — not just at the time of notification.
Block 10 identifieswherethe waste is going. What happens to it there is declared in Block 11.
How to Complete Block 10
1
Tick either Disposal Facility or Recovery Facility.
These are not interchangeable and must match Block 3 (B(i) or B(ii)) and Block 11.
2
Enter the facility's registration or permit number
as issued by the competent authority in the country of import.
3
Enter the exact legal name
as it appears on the facility's authorization. Do not use trading names or abbreviations.
4
Enter the full address.
If the actual processing site differs from the registered address, enter the registered address here and complete the
Actual site of disposal/recovery
sub-field.
5
If the disposer or recoverer is also the importer (Block 2),
write
"Same as Block 2"
.
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Interim Operations (R12/R13, D13–D15)
If the declared operation in Block 11 is an interim code, attach an annex identifying all subsequent facilities and the final operation code where actual processing is completed.
Common Errors – Correct Approach
Wrong
Trading name instead of legal name on permit
Correct
Use exact name from the facility authorization document
Wrong
Registration number omitted
Correct
Always include where one exists — omission delays consent
Wrong
Actual processing site differs from address but sub-field left blank
Correct
Complete the actual site sub-field whenever the physical location differs from the registered address
Wrong
Facility permit expires during the notification period
Correct
Verify permit currency before each individual shipment, not just at notification stage
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the facility change after the notification is approved?
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Only through a formal variation process managed by the competent authority. Routing waste to a different facility without prior approval is a critical compliance breach.
What if the facility is also the importer?
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Write "Same as Block 2" in Block 10. No need to repeat all contact details.
Supporting Documents
- vCOP8 Official Form and Completion Instructions — Block 10– Official Basel Convention form and completion guidance.
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DexMetal Expert Tip
Request a copy of the facility's current permit before submitting. Attaching it as an annex proactively answers the most common authority query about Block 10 and can materially speed up consent turnaround.
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