EWC 17 06 01*
Insulating materials containing asbestos
About 17 06 01*
Insulation materials containing asbestos. Hazardous — carcinogenic, strict removal and disposal rules.
- Chapter
- 17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
- Sub-chapter
- 17 06 · Insulation materials and asbestos-containing construction materials
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Not recyclable: Asbestos-containing insulation must go to specialist licensed landfill
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 06 01* 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 06 04 Insulating materials other than those mentioned in 17 06 01 and 17 06 03
Handling: Licensed asbestos removal contractor only — double-bagged, labelled