Empty packaging with a thin film of hazardous waste must be classified as the hazardous waste that was present in the packaging.
Waste code: 7012 (Packaging that has contained waste oil) 7051 (Packaging that has contained paint) 7152 (Waste sacks and packaging that have contained organic hazardous waste)
Suggested EWC codes: 150110 - Packaging containing residues of or contaminated by hazardous substances
Hazard class: *
Packing group: *
UN no.: *
*Packaging containing residues must be classified based on its former contents. The waste codes in the table above are suggestions only. Determine the correct transport classification for your waste using the safety data sheet or contact SAR for advice.
The waste can be sent on pallets with collars and plastic on the bottom, in big bags or in cut-down IBCs. IBCs and pallets must be covered with plastic.
The waste is either recycled as material or used for energy recovery.
Paint cans that have contained toxic paint must always be delivered as hazardous waste, even if completely empty.
If a data sheet is available, it must be attached to the declaration.
If the packaging has been cleaned, it can be sent as plastic, metal or glass, as appropriate.
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.