01 05 04Freshwater drilling muds and wastes
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 05 04 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for freshwater drilling muds and wastes. It sits in subchapter 01 05 of Chapter 01, covering drilling muds and other drilling wastes.
01 05 04 is an absolute non-hazardous entry, which means it is classified as non-hazardous in every case and does not require a hazardous-properties assessment.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
01 05 05*Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes
01 05 06*Drilling muds and other drilling wastes containing dangerous substances
01 05 07Barite-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06
01 05 08Chloride-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06
01 05 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 01 05 04 hazardous waste?
No. 01 05 04 is an absolute non-hazardous entry, so it is non-hazardous in all cases and needs no hazard assessment.
What paperwork do I need for 01 05 04?
As non-hazardous waste, 01 05 04 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.
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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.