17 06 05* EWC code (170605) Construction materials containing asbestos.
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17 06 05*, hazardous.
HazardousConstruction and demolition
Construction materials containing asbestos
Under 0.1% asbestos? Use the code for the material itself, such as .
Is 17 06 05* hazardous?
Yes, unless an assessment shows it isn’t. 17 06 05* has an asterisk, and WM3 lists it as mirror hazardous: the hazardous side of a choice between codes, decided by assessing the waste under WM3.
When a piece holds 0.1% asbestos or more. Under 0.1% asbestos? Use the code for the material itself, such as 17 09 04.
As hazardous waste it moves on a hazardous waste consignment note, not a waste transfer note. Hazardous waste EWC codes
What does 17 06 05* cover?
- Official wording
- “construction materials containing asbestos”
- Sub-chapter
- 17 06: insulation materials and asbestos-containing construction materials
- Chapter
- 17: Construction and demolition wastes (including excavated soil from contaminated sites)
Which everyday wastes take 17 06 05*?
| Waste | When it’s 17 06 05* |
|---|---|
| Soil with asbestos in it | The pieces of asbestos-containing material |
| Asbestos | Building materials containing asbestos, such as asbestos cement sheets |
Which other codes sit beside 17 06 05*?
The other codes in 17 06:
| Code | What it is | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|
| 17 06 01* | Insulation materials containing asbestos | Yes |
| 17 06 03* | Other insulation with hazardous substances | Yes |
| 17 06 04 | Insulation | No |
Sources
The codes apply across the UK. The consignment note here is for England and Wales; Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own.