01 05 08Chloride-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06
Chapter 01: Wastes resulting from exploration, mining, quarrying, physical and chemical treatment of minerals
Overview
EWC code 01 05 08 is the European Waste Catalogue classification for chloride-containing drilling muds and wastes other than those mentioned in 01 05 05 and 01 05 06. It sits in subchapter 01 05 of Chapter 01, covering drilling muds and other drilling wastes.
01 05 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 05 04Freshwater drilling muds and wastes
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 99Wastes not otherwise specified
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 01 05 08 hazardous waste?
Not necessarily. 01 05 08 is the non-hazardous half of a mirror pair (paired with 01 05 06*). 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 05 08?
Where assessment confirms it is non-hazardous, 01 05 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.