01 05 05* - Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes | EWC Codes

01 05 05*

Hazardous

Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes

Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals

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 04

Non-hazardous

Freshwater drilling muds and wastes

01 05 06*

Mirror hazardous

Drilling muds and other drilling wastes containing dangerous substances

01 05 07

Mirror non-hazardous

Barite-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06

01 05 08

Mirror non-hazardous

Chloride-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06

01 05 99

Non-hazardous

Wastes not otherwise specified

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Code Details

Chapter

01 - Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals

Subchapter

01 05

Classification

Hazardous

EWC codes are used to classify waste in the UK and EU. Correct classification is essential for legal compliance and proper waste management.