Non-hazardous · mirror entry

EWC 17 05 04

Soil and stones other than those mentioned in 17 05 03

About 17 05 04

Soil and stones not containing hazardous substances. Clean excavation spoil.

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
Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
Recyclability
Partially recyclable: Clean soil and stones can be reused under CL:AIRE DoWCoP exemption

Mirror entry: assess the waste

17 05 04 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 03* Soil and stones containing dangerous substances

Handling: Test for contamination before reuse — asbestos >0.1% makes soil hazardous

Other codes in 17 05

  • 17 05 03*Soil and stones containing dangerous substances
  • 17 05 05*Dredging spoil containing dangerous substances
  • 17 05 06Dredging spoil other than those mentioned in 17 05 05
  • 17 05 07*Track ballast containing dangerous substances
  • 17 05 08Track ballast other than those mentioned in 17 05 07