EWC Code
Other construction and demolition wastes
EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC — Official Journal L 226, 06/09/2000Annual Volume
80 million tonnes/year EU mixed C&D
Valorisation Range
€1.2B mixed C&D processing market
Primary Route
Material recovery after sorting
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Get contacts for EWC 17 09EWC 17 09 is the residual sub-chapter for construction and demolition wastes not captured in 17 01–17 08. Entries: 17 09 01* (construction wastes containing mercury), 17 09 02* (construction wastes containing PCBs e.g. PCB-containing sealants, resin-based floorings, glazing units), 17 09 03* (other construction and demolition wastes containing dangerous substances), 17 09 04 (mixed construction and demolition wastes not containing dangerous substances).
Mixed C&D waste (17 09 04) is the catch-all for demolition arisings not separately sorted at source. Mixed fractions typically contain concrete, brick, wood, glass, plastic, metal and insulation in varying proportions. Pre-demolition waste audits and selective demolition techniques convert mixed waste to sorted material streams attracting higher recycling rates and better classification.
PCB-containing construction materials were used in sealants (between concrete panels in pre-cast buildings), in capacitors in fluorescent lighting, in transformer insulating oils and in certain floor coatings. Buildings constructed 1950–1980 are the primary source. PCB waste disposal governed by PCB Directive 96/59/EC — decontamination or destruction required.
Typical Generators
Established valorisation pathways for EWC 17 09, ranked by economic value and market depth. Material recovery after sorting is the primary route.
Mixed C&D waste sorted at dedicated processing facilities into concrete, masonry, wood, metal, glass and plastic fractions. Each fraction routed to appropriate material recycler. Sorting quality determines recyclate purity and market value. EWC sub-codes assigned after sorting.
Mixed mineral fraction (concrete, brick, stone) crushed and screened to produce recycled aggregate for road sub-base, pipe bedding and fill applications. Meeting BS EN 13242 or equivalent aggregate standard enables civil engineering use.
Mixed non-hazardous C&D waste not suitable for recycling disposed at non-hazardous landfill. Pre-treatment to reduce biodegradable content may be required under Landfill Directive organic waste diversion targets. Segregation of hazardous components mandatory before landfill acceptance.
These are the established routes for EWC 17 09. Which one your stream qualifies for depends on its composition, volume and region.
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C&D waste sorting and processing facilities producing secondary aggregate and sorted fractions
Demolition contractors generating mixed C&D waste and commissioning waste management
Civil engineering projects accepting recycled C&D aggregate in road construction
PCB and mercury-containing C&D waste specialist disposal
Source: NACE Rev.2 — Eurostat, 2008
Key legislative frameworks governing EWC 17 09 classification, transport, and treatment.
PCB-containing sealants and floor coatings in buildings subject to PCB Directive decontamination obligations when buildings demolished. PCB waste must be treated or destroyed by licensed contractor. Inventorying of PCB-containing equipment required by owners. Directive applies to equipment containing >5 dm³ of PCB or PCB concentration >50 ppm.
EU target: 70% by weight of non-hazardous C&D waste reused, recycled or recovered by 2020 under Art. 11(2)(b). Progress measured at Member State level. Mixed C&D waste classified 17 09 04 reduces recycling rates by making sorting more difficult and costly. Pre-demolition waste audits increasingly mandated.
Construction materials containing mercury (17 09 01*) must be managed to prevent mercury release. Demolition waste mercury survey required before structural work in pre-1990 buildings. Mercury waste segregated and sent to licensed treatment facility. Mercury export from EU prohibited from 2011.
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Source: EUR-Lex Commission Decision 2000/532/EC · NACE Rev.2 — Eurostat 2008
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