01 04 08Waste gravel and crushed rocks other than those mentioned in 01 04 07
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 04 08 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for waste gravel and crushed rocks other than those mentioned in 01 04 07. It sits in subchapter 01 04 of Chapter 01, covering wastes from physical and chemical processing of non-metalliferous minerals.
01 04 08 is the non-hazardous entry of a mirror pair. It applies only when the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant concentration thresholds; otherwise the hazardous mirror code applies.
Mirror Entry Code
This code has 1 mirror pair. The choice between hazardous and non-hazardous classification depends on whether the waste contains dangerous substances. Laboratory testing will be required.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
01 04 07*Wastes containing dangerous substances from physical and chemical processing of non-metalliferous minerals
01 04 09Waste sand and clays
01 04 10Dusty and powdery wastes other than those mentioned in 01 04 07
01 04 11Wastes from potash and rock salt processing other than those mentioned in 01 04 07
01 04 12Tailings and other wastes from washing and cleaning of minerals other than those mentioned in 01 04 07 and 01 04 11
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 01 04 08 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 01 04 08 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 01 04 07*). It is non-hazardous only if the waste does not contain dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds. Assessment, often laboratory testing, is needed to confirm.
What paperwork do I need for 01 04 08?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 01 04 08 is handled under standard duty of care: transfer it to a registered carrier with a waste transfer note. A hazardous waste consignment note is not required unless the hazardous mirror code applies.
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EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.