EWC 17 08 02
Gypsum-based construction materials other than those mentioned in 17 08 01
About 17 08 02
Gypsum-based construction materials not contaminated. Includes plasterboard and plaster.
- Chapter
- 17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
- Sub-chapter
- 17 08 · Gypsum-based construction material
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Recyclable: Clean plasterboard is widely recycled — closed-loop process back into new plasterboard
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 08 02 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 08 01* Gypsum-based construction materials contaminated with dangerous substances
Handling: Must be 100% segregated — produces toxic H2S gas in landfill. Keep dry for recycling. Pre-1980s boards may contain asbestos
Other codes in 17 08
- 17 08 01*Gypsum-based construction materials contaminated with dangerous substances