What Waste Code
17 04 09*qNote q. Note ‘q’: The term ‘metal waste contaminated with’ indicates that the metal waste itself is not considered in the assessment. Hazardous substances in paints, coatings or other contamination are considered. Metal elements in alloys in massive form are generally excluded from assessment by the List ofWastes.

EWC Code 17 04 09*: Construction and demolition wastes (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), metals (including their alloys), metal waste contaminated with hazardous substances

Also known as

Aluminium ScrapBrass ScrapConstruction ScrapCopper ScrapCutting WasteDemolition MetalFerrous Metal ScrapFerrous Metal TurningsFerrous ScrapFerrous SwarfFerrous WasteHardcore Metal

When this code is usually used

Use EWC code 17 04 09* when the waste stream matches this description in practice: metals (including their alloys), metal waste contaminated with hazardous substances.This is an absolute hazardous entry, so there is no paired mirror code to review. Producers may also describe this waste as Aluminium Scrap, Brass Scrap, Construction Scrap, Copper Scrap.

Note reference

Note q

Note ‘q’: The term ‘metal waste contaminated with’ indicates that the metal waste itself is not considered in the assessment. Hazardous substances in paints, coatings or other contamination are considered. Metal elements in alloys in massive form are generally excluded from assessment by the List ofWastes.

Sites That Accept This Waste

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  • Mick George

    Mick George - St Ives

    Mick George Group is a leading UK provider of construction services, specialising in waste management, aggregate supply, earthworks, demolition, and plant hire.

    Hazardous wasteOffers collectionISO accredited
    Meadow Lane, St. Ives, PE27 4YQ
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Related Codes in This Subchapter

These sibling codes share the same 17 04 subchapter.

17 04 01MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), copper, bronze, brass

17 04 02MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), aluminium

17 04 03MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), lead

17 04 04MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), zinc

17 04 05MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), Iron and steel

17 04 06MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), tin

17 04 07MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), mixed metals

17 04 10*MHMirror Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), cables containing oil, coal tar and other hazardous substances

17 04 11MNMirror Non-Hazardous

metals (including their alloys), cables other than those mentioned in 17 04 10