Inert waste (Scotland)

"Waste is considered inert if:

1) It does not undergo any significant physical, chemical or biological transformations;

2) It does not dissolve, burn or otherwise physically or chemically react, biodegrade or adversely affect other matter with which it comes into contact in a way likely to give rise to environmental pollution or harm to human health; and

3) Its total leachability and pollutant content and the ecotoxicity of its leachate are insignificant and, in particular, do not endanger the quality of any surface water or groundwater."

For a list of wastes considered as inert, please consult the Quality protocol for the production of aggregates from inert waste in Scotland.