EWC Code

17 05 01soil and stones containing dangerous substances

This is a code under chapter 17 05 — Soil (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), stones and dredging spoil of the UK European Waste Catalogue, used on waste transfer notes to classify the type of waste being transferred.

Code

17 05 01

Chapter

17 05

Description

soil and stones containing dangerous substances

Chapter description

Soil (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), stones and dredging spoil

Classification

Hazardous. Requires a Hazardous Waste Consignment Note (HWCN), not a standard Waste Transfer Note. Additional record-keeping applies under the Hazardous Waste Regulations 2005.