EWC 17 09 02*
Construction and demolition wastes containing PCB (e.g. PCB-containing sealants, PCB-containing resin-based floorings, PCB-containing sealed glazing units, PCB-containing capacitors)
About 17 09 02*
Construction and demolition wastes containing PCBs. Hazardous — includes certain sealants and paints.
- Chapter
- 17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
- Sub-chapter
- 17 09 · Other construction and demolition wastes
- Classification
- Hazardous. Moves on a hazardous waste consignment note with a carrier and site permitted for it.
- Recyclability
- Specialist disposal: C&D waste containing PCBs (e.g. sealants, capacitors) is hazardous
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 09 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 09 04 Mixed construction and demolition wastes other than those mentioned in 17 09 01, 17 09 02 and 17 09 03
Handling: PCB-containing materials require specialist disposal