Construction and demolition waste: how to classify
Waste codes for common construction and demolition waste.
You must classify the waste your business produces before it is collected, disposed of or recovered.
You must do this to identify:
- if the waste is hazardous or not
- which controls apply to the movement of the waste 바카라 사이트� this is to prevent harm to people and the environment
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Insulation and asbestos materials
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Insulation containing asbestos | Hazardous | 17聽06聽01* |
| Other insulation containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽06聽03* |
| Other insulation materials not containing hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 17聽06聽04聽 |
| Other construction materials containing asbestos | Hazardous | 17聽06聽05* |
Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics
This list excludes asbestos-containing materials. Check the insulation and asbestos materials table for any waste with asbestos.
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Concrete | Non-hazardous | 17聽01聽01聽 |
| Bricks | Non-hazardous | 17聽01聽02聽 |
| Tiles and ceramics | Non-hazardous | 17聽01聽03聽 |
| Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics (alone or in mixtures) containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽01聽06* |
| Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics in mixtures, containing no hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 17聽01聽07 |
Wood, glass and plastic
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| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Wood 바카라 사이트� untreated | Non-hazardous | 17聽02聽01聽 |
| Glass 바카라 사이트� uncontaminated | Non-hazardous | 17聽02聽02聽 |
| Plastic 바카라 사이트� excludes packaging waste | Non-hazardous | 17聽02聽03聽 |
| Treated wood, glass, plastic (alone or in mixtures) containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽02聽04* |
Bituminous mixtures, coal tar and tar
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Bituminous mixtures containing coal tar | Hazardous | 17聽03聽01* |
| Other bituminous mixtures | Non-hazardous | 17聽03聽02聽 |
| Coal tar and tarred products | Hazardous | 17聽03聽03* |
Metallic waste, including cable
Most waste electrical and telecommunications (non-WEEE) cable contains hazardous substances. To classify it as non-hazardous, you바카라 사이트檒l need to do an assessment. Check聽the packaging waste and recyclables classification guide聽for instructions.
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Copper, bronze and brass | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽01聽 |
| Aluminium | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽02聽 |
| Lead | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽03聽 |
| Zinc | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽04聽 |
| Iron and steel | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽05聽 |
| Tin | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽06聽 |
| Mixed metals | Non-hazardous | 17聽04聽07 |
| Metals contaminated with hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽04聽09* |
| Cables containing oil, coal tar and other hazardous substances | Hazardous and persistent organic pollutants (POPs) | 17聽04聽10* |
| Waste electrical and telecommunications (non-WEEE) cable | Hazardous and POPs | 17聽04聽10* and 17聽04聽11 |
Soil, contaminated soil, stones and dredging spoil
You must be able to prove that your waste does not contain any hazardous substances to classify soil as non-hazardous. You will always need to assess the soil before you transfer it to another person.
The presence of any fragments of asbestos-containing material in the soil means it is mixed hazardous waste. Check the insulation and asbestos materials table for more guidance.
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Soil and stones containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽05聽03* |
| Soil and stones not containing hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 17聽05聽04聽 |
| Dredging spoil containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽05聽05* |
| Dredging spoil not containing hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 17聽05聽06聽 |
Gypsum
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum materials containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 17聽08聽01* |
| Gypsum materials not containing hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 17聽08聽02聽 |
Cement
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Unused or unset cement | Hazardous | 17聽09聽03* |
Paints and varnishes
Paints and varnishes of a type normally used by householders can be classified under the codes indicated in brackets if separated out from other waste.
| Waste status | Household | Industrial or commercial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances | Hazardous | 20聽01聽27* | 08聽01聽11* |
| Not containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 20聽01聽28 | 08聽01聽12 |
| Paint or varnish remover | Hazardous | 08聽01聽21* | 08聽01聽21* |
Paint cans are hazardous - check聽the packaging waste and recyclables classification guide.
Adhesives and sealants
Adhesives and sealants of a type normally used by householders can be classified under the codes indicated in brackets if separated out from other waste.
| Waste status | Household | Industrial or commercial | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances | Hazardous | 20聽01聽27* | 08聽04聽09* |
| Not containing organic solvents or other hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 20聽01聽28 | 08聽04聽10 |
Adhesive or sealant containers are hazardous - check聽the packaging waste and recyclables classification guide.
How to classify other wastes
Check the guidance on how to classify other common waste types.
Or check the聽technical guidance on waste, which lists all of the waste codes and how to apply them.
Get advice from a specialist waste contractor if you are not sure what code to use for your waste.
For more information, contact the Environment Agency.
General enquiries
National Customer Contact Centre
PO Box 544
Rotherham
S60 1BY
Email enquiries@environment-agency.gov.uk
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