Hazardous waste
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Waste oil meeting quality requirements

YES PLEASE

  • Used or discarded lubricating oils
  • Gear oils
  • Engine oils
  • Hydraulic oils

NO THANKS

  • Waste oil that does not meet quality requirements
  • Imported waste oil and oil from oil separators
  • Crude oil
  • Fuel
  • Oil emulsions, heating oil, chlorinated oils and oil-contaminated water
  • Glycol
Classification

Waste code: 7011

Suggested EWC codes: 130205 (Used/discarded engine, gear and lubricating oils) 130208 (Other engine, gear and lubricating oils) 130110 (Used/discarded hydraulic oils)

Hazard class: 9

Packing group: III

UN no.: 3082

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

Packaging and shipping

Waste oil can be sent in tanks, IBCs, jerrycans or tight-head drums.

Recycling and processing

Waste oil is recycled as material or used for energy recovery.

Requirements and criteria

To classify oil as 7011, the waste oil must have

  • Flash point > 70 °C
  • Sulphur < 0,6 %
  • Total organic halogen content < 500 ppm.

In addition, the following must apply:

  • Viscosity > 45 mm2/s
  • Silicon < 500 ppm
  • PCB < 3,5 ppm
  • Water content < 5 %

The EWC code and description in the declaration must match. The packaging must be UN-approved and suitable for storing and transporting waste oil.

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

A SAR employee inspecting a waste facility
GLossary

Get an overview of technical terms and codes used in the waste management guide

The waste guide uses technical terms and codes to describe how different types of waste should be identified, classified, and handled. This makes it easier to find the correct waste fraction and comply with requirements for sorting, packaging, and delivery.

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