Waste produced by vehicle maintenance and dismantling includes items like brake pads, fluids, oils, and sludges. The tables list most waste codes for vehicle and oily wastes disposed of in United Kingdom.
Review the technical guidance for additional classifications not found in these waste code tables. The asterisk (*) at the end of a code signifies that the waste is hazardous.
Business waste descriptions must include:
The List of Waste (LoW) or the EWC code (European Waste Catalogue).
Whether it is hazardous or non-hazardous.
The type of business or premises, and the type of process, that produced the waste.
The name of the substance (or substances).
A chemical and physical analysis.
Information on any special problems, knowledge, or other requirements relating to the waste.
The Environment Agency produce waste classification technical guidance on how to assess and classify waste. It can help if you cannot find a code for your waste or you need information on classification, hazardous materials, or waste sampling.
Vehicle Fluids and Other Oils
Type of Waste
Status
Contains PCBs
Mineral-based & Chlorinated
Mineral-based (non-chlorinated)
Synthetic
Readily Biodegradable
Other Oils
Hydraulic oils
Hazardous
13-01-01*
13-01-09*
13-01-10*
13-01-11*
13-01-12*
13-01-13*
Engine, gear, and lubricating oils
Hazardous
Not Applicable
13-02-04*
13-02-05*
13-02-06*
13-02-07*
13-02-08*
Insulating and transmission oils
Hazardous
13-03-01*
13-03-06*
13-03-07*
13-03-08*
13-03-09*
13-03-10*
Note: You must not mix mineral oils, cooking oils, halogenated oils, brake fluids, antifreeze, oily waters, washer fluids. Oleo Recycling provides a safe solution to help businesses dispose of used cooking oil and fats.
Interceptor Wastes
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
Solid waste from interceptor
Hazardous
13-05-01*
Interceptor sludges
Hazardous
13-05-03*
Oily water from interceptor
Hazardous
13-05-07*
Fuels, Brake and Antifreeze Fluids
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
Fuel oil and diesel
Hazardous
13-07-01*
Petrol
Hazardous
13-07-02*
Other fuels (includes mixed fuels from misfuelling)
Hazardous
13-07-03*
Brake fluids
Hazardous
16-01-13*
Antifreeze that contains hazardous substances
Hazardous
16-01-14*
Antifreeze not containing hazardous substances
Non-hazardous
16-01-15
Vehicles and Components
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
End-of-life vehicles (depolluted)
Non-hazardous
16-01-06
End-of-life vehicles (un-depolluted)
Hazardous
16-01-04*
Oil filters
Hazardous
16-01-07*
Components containing mercury
Hazardous
16-01-08*
Components containing PCBs
Hazardous
16-01-09*
Note: Waste code for end-of-life tyres (i.e. no longer usable) is 16-01-03 and 16-01-10* for explosive components (e.g. air bags).
Brake Pads
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
Brake pads containing asbestos
Hazardous
16-01-11*
Other brake pads
Non-hazardous
16-01-12
End-of-life Vehicle Wastes
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
Ferrous metal
Non-hazardous
16-01-17
Non-ferrous metal
Non-hazardous
16-01-18
Plastic
Non-hazardous
16-01-19
Vehicle glass
Non-hazardous
16-01-20
Note: The waste code for lead acid car batteries is 16-06-01*. The waste code for catalytic converters is 16 01 21* (or 16 01 22 for those that do not contain refractory ceramic fibres (RCF)).
Contaminated Materials
TYPE OF WASTE
STATUS
WASTE CODE
Clothing, absorbents, or wiping cloths contaminated with hazardous substances
Hazardous
15-02-02*
Clothing, absorbents, or wiping clothes contaminated with non-hazardous substances
Non-hazardous
15-02-03
List of Waste Codes for Vehicle Parts and Oily Wastes in United Kingdom
