Classification exclusions

Article 2 of the Waste Framework Directive excludes the following:

Paragraph 1:

1. gaseous effluents emitted into the atmosphere;
2. unexcavated contaminated soil and buildings permanently connected with land;
3. uncontaminated soil and other naturally occurring material excavated in the course of construction activities where ... used for the purposes of construction ... on the site from which it was excavated;
4. radioactive waste;
5. decommissioned explosives;
6. faecal matter, if not covered by Paragraph 2(b), straw and other natural non-hazardous agricultural or forestry material used in farming, forestry or for the production of energy from such biomass through processes or methods which do not harm the environment or endanger human health.

Paragraph 2 (excluded to the extent that they are covered by other Community legislation):

1. waste waters;
2. animal by-products including processed products covered by Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002, except those which are destined for incineration, landfilling or use in a biogas or composting plant;
3. carcasses of animals that have died other than by being slaughtered, including animals killed to eradicate epizootic diseases, and that are disposed of in accordance with Regulation (EC) No 1774/2002;
4. waste resulting from prospecting, extraction, treatment and storage of mineral resources and the working of quarries.

If your waste falls into one of the above categories, follow the relevant guidance or contact the Waste Office for more information.