17 05 07*Track ballast containing dangerous substances
Chapter 17: Construction and demolition wastes (including excavated soil from contaminated sites)
Overview
EWC code 17 05 07* is the European Waste Catalogue classification for track ballast containing dangerous substances. It sits in subchapter 17 05 of Chapter 17, covering soil (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), stones and dredging spoil.
17 05 07* 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 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
17 05 03*Soil and stones containing dangerous substances
17 05 04Soil and stones other than those mentioned in 17 05 03
17 05 05*Dredging spoil containing dangerous substances
17 05 06Dredging spoil other than those mentioned in 17 05 05
17 05 08Track ballast other than those mentioned in 17 05 07
Frequently asked questions
Is EWC code 17 05 07* hazardous waste?
Yes. 17 05 07* 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 17 05 08).
How do I dispose of 17 05 07*?
As hazardous waste, 17 05 07* 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.