EWC 17 09 04
Mixed construction and demolition wastes other than those mentioned in 17 09 01, 17 09 02 and 17 09 03
About 17 09 04
Mixed construction and demolition wastes not containing hazardous substances. General skip waste from sites.
- Chapter
- 17 · Construction and Demolition Wastes (including Excavated Soil from Contaminated Sites)
- Sub-chapter
- 17 09 · Other construction and demolition wastes
- Classification
- Non-hazardous. Use a standard waste transfer note and keep it for 2 years.
- Recyclability
- Partially recyclable: Mixed C&D waste is sorted at MRF for material recovery. UK overall C&D recovery rate is ~92-94%
Mirror entry: assess the waste
17 09 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 09 01* Construction and demolition wastes containing mercury
- 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)
- 17 09 03* Other construction and demolition wastes (including mixed wastes) containing dangerous substances
Handling: Segregation at source maximises recycling rates and reduces costs
Other codes in 17 09
- 17 09 01*Construction and demolition wastes containing mercury
- 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)
- 17 09 03*Other construction and demolition wastes (including mixed wastes) containing dangerous substances