01 05 05*Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 05 05* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for oil-containing drilling muds and wastes. It sits in subchapter 01 05 of Chapter 01, covering drilling muds and other drilling wastes.
01 05 05* is an absolute hazardous entry, which means it is always classified as hazardous waste regardless of its exact composition. Hazardous codes are marked with an asterisk (*).
Hazardous Waste Requirements
This waste is classified as hazardous and must be handled, stored, transported and disposed of in accordance with hazardous waste regulations. You must use a licensed hazardous waste carrier and complete a consignment note.
Related Codes in This Subchapter
01 05 04Freshwater 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 05* hazardous waste?
Yes. 01 05 05* is an absolute hazardous entry, so it is always classified as hazardous waste.
How do I dispose of 01 05 05*?
As hazardous waste, 01 05 05* must be moved by a registered waste carrier under a hazardous waste consignment note and sent to a facility permitted to accept hazardous waste. Consignment records must be kept for at least three years. It must not be mixed with non-hazardous waste.
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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.