EWC 17 05 03*
Soil and stones containing dangerous substances
About 17 05 03*
Soil and stones containing hazardous substances. Hazardous — contaminated land excavation.
- Chapter
- 17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
- Sub-chapter
- 17 05 · Soil (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), stones and dredging spoil
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: Contaminated soil requires remediation before reuse or disposal
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 05 03* 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.
- 17 05 04 Soil and stones other than those mentioned in 17 05 03
Handling: Full contamination assessment required — may need bioremediation