EWC 17 05 08
Track ballast other than those mentioned in 17 05 07
About 17 05 08
Track ballast not containing hazardous substances.
- 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
- Recyclable: Clean track ballast can be washed and reused in rail or construction
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 05 08 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 07* Track ballast containing dangerous substances
Handling: Test for contamination before reuse — asbestos >0.1% makes soil hazardous