01 05 06*Drilling muds and other drilling wastes containing dangerous substances
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 05 06* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for drilling muds and other drilling wastes containing dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 01 05 of Chapter 01, covering drilling muds and other drilling wastes.
01 05 06* is the hazardous entry of a mirror pair, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances at or above the relevant concentration thresholds.
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.
Mirror Entry Codes
This code has 2 mirror pairs. 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 05 04Freshwater drilling muds and wastes
01 05 05*Oil-containing drilling muds and wastes
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 06* hazardous waste?
Yes. 01 05 06* is a hazardous ("mirror") entry, marked with an asterisk (*). It applies when the waste contains dangerous substances above the relevant thresholds (its non-hazardous counterpart is 01 05 07).
How do I dispose of 01 05 06*?
As hazardous waste, 01 05 06* 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.