Non-hazardous

EWC 17 01 01

Concrete

About 17 01 01

Concrete waste from construction and demolition. One of the most common construction waste types.

Chapter
17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
Sub-chapter
17 01 · Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics
Classification
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Recyclable: Crushed concrete makes excellent recycled aggregate (Type 1 sub-base, pipe bedding, fill). Practically all clean concrete demolition waste is recycled in the UK

Other codes in 17 01

  • 17 01 02Bricks
  • 17 01 03Tiles and ceramics
  • 17 01 06*Mixtures of, or separate fractions of concrete, bricks tiles and ceramics containing dangerous substances
  • 17 01 07Mixtures of concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics other than those mentioned in 17 01 06