EWC 03 01 05
Sawdust, shavings, cuttings, wood, particle board and veneer other than those mentioned in 03 01 04
About 03 01 05
Sawdust, shavings, cuttings, wood, particle board and veneer not containing hazardous substances.
- Chapter
- 03 · Wastes from Wood Processing and the Production of Panels and Furniture, Pulp, Paper and Cardboard
- Sub-chapter
- 03 01 · Wastes from wood processing and the production of panels and furniture
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Recyclable: Clean wood waste is widely recyclable. WRA grading: Grade A (clean) recycling/animal bedding, B (industrial) panelboard, C (fuel) biomass energy, D (treated) hazardous
Mirror entry: assess the waste
03 01 05 is one half of a mirror pair. Whether the waste is hazardous depends on what it contains, so assess it against EA guidance WM3 before choosing the code.
- 03 01 04* Sawdust, shavings, cuttings, wood, particle board and veneer containing dangerous substances
Handling: Treated/painted wood must be segregated — only Grades A-C can go to biomass