What Waste Code
Chapter 17

EWC Chapter 17: Construction and demolition wastes (including excavated soil from contaminated sites)

Browse 38 waste codes across 8 subchapters in this chapter to narrow down the relevant waste family, then open a code page for classification details and site search links.

Subchapters

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17 01Current subchapter

Concrete, bricks, tiles and ceramics

5 codes
17 02Subchapter

Wood, glass and plastic

4 codes
17 03Subchapter

Bituminous mixtures, coal tar and tarred products

3 codes
17 04Subchapter

Metals (including their alloys)

10 codes
17 05Subchapter

Soil (including excavated soil from contaminated sites), stones and dredging spoil

6 codes
17 06Subchapter

Insulation materials and asbestos-containing construction materials

4 codes
17 08Subchapter

Gypsum-based construction material

2 codes
17 09Subchapter

Other construction and demolition wastes

4 codes