Classify different types of waste
Vehicle and oily wastes
The tables below list waste codes for common wastes produced by vehicle maintenance and dismantling activities.
You can find additional codes for other waste and advice on how to apply these codes in the technical guidance on waste.
Vehicle fluids and other oils
You must not mix any of the following fluids:
- mineral oils
- cooking oils
- halogenated oils
- brake fluids
- anti-freeze
- washer fluids
- oily waters
Vehicle and other oils
| Waste status | Contains PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) | Mineral-based and chlorinated | Mineral-based and 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* |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Interceptor wastes
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Interceptor sludges | Hazardous | 13-05-03* |
| Oily water from interceptor | Hazardous | 13-05-07* |
| Solid waste from interceptor | Hazardous | 13-05-01* |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Fuels, brake and anti-freeze fluids
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel oil and diesel | Hazardous | 13-07-01* |
| Petrol | Hazardous | 13-07-02* |
| Other fuels, including mixed fuels from mis-fuelling | Hazardous | 13-07-03* |
| Brake fluids | Hazardous | 16-01-13* |
| Antifreeze containing hazardous substances | Hazardous | 16-01-14* |
| Antifreeze not containing hazardous substances | Non-hazardous | 16-01-15 |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Vehicles and their components
The waste code for end-of-life (no longer usable) tyres is 16-01-03.
Vehicles
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| End-of-life vehicles - un-depolluted | Hazardous | 16-01-04* |
| End-of-life vehicles - depolluted | Non-hazardous | 16-01-06 |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Components, including oil filters
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Oil filters | Hazardous | 16-01-07* |
| Components containing mercury | Hazardous | 16-01-08* |
| Components containing PCBs | Hazardous | 16-01-09* |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Air bags
The waste code for explosive components (for example air bags) is 16-01-10*.
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Brake pads
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake pads containing asbestos | Hazardous | 16-01-11* |
| Other brake pads | Non-hazardous | 16-01-12 |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Car batteries
The waste code for lead acid car batteries is 16-06-01*.
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
Catalytic converters
The waste code for catalytic converters is 16 01 21*, or 16 01 22 for those that do not contain refractory ceramic fibres (RCF).
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.
End-of-life vehicle wastes
| Waste status | Waste code | |
|---|---|---|
| Ferrous metal | Non-hazardous | 16-01-17 |
| Non-ferrous metal | Non-hazardous | 16-01-18 |
| Cable | Hazardous | 16-01-21* and 16-01-22 |
| Plastic | Non-hazardous | 16-01-19 |
| Vehicle glass | Non-hazardous | 16-01-20 |
Contaminated materials
| 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 |
(*) An asterisk at the end of a code means the waste is hazardous.