ORDINARY WASTE
Ordinært avfall

Roofing felt and tar paper

YES PLEASE

  • Roofing felt
  • Tar paper
  • Roofing shingles manufactured after 1960

NO THANKS

  • Roof tiles
  • Insulation
  • Plastic and metal
Classification

Waste code: 1621

Packaging and shipping

Sent in a container.

Recycling and processing

Used for energy recovery.

Requirements and criteria
Further information

Roofing felt and tar paper manufactured before 1960 must be delivered as hazardous waste.

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GLossary

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