Non-hazardous

EWC 01 05 99

Wastes not otherwise specified

About 01 05 99

Other drilling wastes not covered by specific codes in this chapter.

Chapter
01 · Wastes resulting from exploration, Mining, Quarrying, Physical and Chemical treatment of Minerals
Sub-chapter
01 05 · Drilling muds and other drilling wastes
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Specialist disposal: Drilling muds require treatment before reuse or disposal

Handling: Oil-containing drilling waste requires specialist handling

Other codes in 01 05

  • 01 05 04Freshwater drilling muds and wastes
  • 01 05 05*Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes
  • 01 05 06*Drilling muds and other drilling wastes containing dangerous substances
  • 01 05 07Barite-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06
  • 01 05 08Chloride-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06