Hazardous waste
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Oil and grease waste

YES PLEASE

  • Lubricating grease and thread compound
  • Grease
  • Oil phase from oil separators

NO THANKS

  • Oily rags
  • Tools and gloves
  • Water from oil separators
  • Waste oil, oil filters and fuel
  • Slop water
Classification

Waste code: 7021

Suggested EWC codes: 120112 (Solid wax and grease waste) 130506 (Liquid oil from oil separators) 160708 (Tank-cleaning waste)

Hazard class: 4.1 (Solid wax and grease waste) 3 (Liquid oil from oil separators)

Packing group: II III

UN no.: 1325 (Solid wax and grease waste) 1993 (Liquid oil from oil separators)

*Several EWC codes and transport classifications fall within the oil and grease waste fraction. Determine the correct classification for your waste using the safety data sheet or contact SAR for advice.

Packaging and shipping

The waste is sent in drums and IBCs.

Recycling and processing

Oil and grease waste is used for energy recovery.

Requirements and criteria

The packaging must be UN-approved and suitable for storage and transport. Liquid waste must be sent in leakproof packaging. Open-head drums are not approved for liquid hazardous waste.

If a data sheet is available, it must be attached to the declaration.

A SAR employee inspecting a waste facility
GLossary

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